Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

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Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 over Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro

Image Stabilization	Yes vs None	Sharper Images
Diameter	88 mm vs 89 mm	1 mm smaller in diameter
Length	111 mm vs 116 mm	5 mm shorter
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro over Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2

Max Magnification	0.26x vs 0.2x	better close-up
Weight	715 g vs 905 g	190 g lighter

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Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2	Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24-70mm	24-70mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	Yes	-
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	14
Optical Groups	12	13
Special Elements	2 XR, 3 LD, 3 GM aspherical, 1 aspherical elements + eBAND and fluorine coatings	2 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.38m	0.4m
Max Magnification	0.2X	0.26X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	905g	715g
Diameter	88mm	89mm
Length	111mm	116mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	82mm	82mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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