Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 4x larger in your photo
Lighter 458 g vs 1.4 kg
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 3.1x lighter
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Cheaper $199.00 vs $1,249.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,050 cheaper (6.3x less)
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$309
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$199
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 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 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 Di LD 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

$224 - $247
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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 Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f 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 Better image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$999
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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