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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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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

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