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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

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Reasons to choose Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II over Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Price $989 vs $1,129 Cheaper by $140
Optical Zoom 2.90x vs 1.00x more flexible coverage
Max Magnification 0.28x vs 0.13x better close-up
Weight 1390 g vs 1470 g 80 g lighter
Length 184 mm vs 197 mm 13 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD over Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Diameter 86 mm vs 87 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II vs Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD
Brand Sigma Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $989.00 $1,129.00
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm 70-200mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - No
Zoom Lock No Unknown
Zoom Ratio 2.9X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0 F32.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 18 23
Optical Groups 15 17
Special Elements 2 ELD elements 2 SLD elements unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1m 1.3m
Max Magnification 0.28X 0.13X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1390g 1470g
Diameter 87mm 86mm
Length 184mm 197mm
Materials metal mount Unknown
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 77mm 77mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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