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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Has a silent focus motor Tamron USD vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:Sigma OS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:$449.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:$259.00
Weight Light weight Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:0.8 kg
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef:0.6 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649

Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
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

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
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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 Much more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899

Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Max focal length Worse telephoto

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier

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