The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM and the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD with a length of 92mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD's 73mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD weighs 510g, 35% (280g) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM's weight of 790g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM and the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 112.5mm.