Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Slightly lighter 435 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef.
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Great zoom Help
4.3x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro 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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$159
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$164
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

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