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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:3.5 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
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 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly shorter 184 mm vs 194 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM 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
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:194 mm
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:184 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$769.00
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:$799.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:1.1 kg
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f:1.4 kg
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Magnification Has worse macro
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 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM 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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM 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 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 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM 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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto 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 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$749
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$400
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

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