The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD 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 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 269mm. The Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD with a length of 197mm, is 72mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 120mm compared to the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD's 86mm 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 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD weighs 1470g, 45% (1230g) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's weight of 2700g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 60-600mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
96 - 960mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm.