Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Sony
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Cheaper $769.00 vs $1,998.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,229 cheaper (2.6x less)
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:4.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.4 kg
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Has a silent focus motor Sony SSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:194 mm
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM:197 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:1.1 kg
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM:1.4 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$769
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

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