Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Cheaper $449.00 vs $1,249.00
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 The best price we've seen is $800 cheaper (2.8x less)
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Tamron USD
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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 Nikon-f:Tamron VC
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$309
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$309
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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