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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f Learn more about
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
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 Nikon-f Learn more about
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f
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-f
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
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

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

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