Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

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Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

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

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 over Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II

Image Stabilization	Yes vs None	Sharper Images
Weather Sealing	Yes vs None	weather sealed

Reasons to choose Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II over Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2

Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2	Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG HSM II
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,199.00	$989.00
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	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	Yes	No
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8-22	F2.8
Min Aperture	F2.8-22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	23	18
Optical Groups	17	15
Special Elements	eBAND and fluorine coatings XLD, LD elements	2 ELD elements 2 SLD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.95m	1m
Max Magnification	0.16X	0.28X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1500g	1390g
Diameter	88mm	87mm
Length	194mm	184mm
Materials	Unknown	metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
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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