The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM 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 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 197mm. The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 194mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM'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. Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM weighs 1430g, 4% (70g) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
