Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Tamron USD
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly cheaper $824.00 vs $1,299.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $475 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
70 mm

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
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
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
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
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
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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