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Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.8
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At its widest, the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.9 f-stops
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Significantly more zoom 6.9x vs 2.9x
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Around 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Cheaper $339.00 vs $1,299.00
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The best price we've seen is $960 cheaper (3.8x less)
Better telephoto 125 mm vs 70 mm
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Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.8 kg
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Around 40% lighter
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix G  X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298

Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Portrait lens

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$196 - $199

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479

Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom

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