Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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Sigma
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly better wide angle 50 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$769.00
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$999.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:70 mm
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:50 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:1.1 kg
50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f:1.3 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
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 better 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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM

Sports lens

$749
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM

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

Sports lens

$799
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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