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differences

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

Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly cheaper $824.00 vs $1,299.00
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The best price we've seen is $475 cheaper (around 40% less)
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the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f:Tamron USD
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f: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

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

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
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670

Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Magnification Has better macro
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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