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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Product Comparison: Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2

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Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens

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Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon

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General Specifications

Brand

Sigma

Tamron

Model

70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports

SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Origin

Japan

About the Product

The F2.8 zoom lenses are the essential equipment for many professional photographers. The SIGMA 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports has high optical quality, a tough design and excellent handling ―all of the features required by professional photographers and high-end amateurs.

The new SP70-200mm F/2.8 G2 telephoto lens reimagines the highly acclaimed Model A009 with enhanced optical performance, improved VC, faster AF speed and accuracy, and shortened MOD for greater flexibility.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

70 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

200 millimeters

Lens Type

Telephoto zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens

Images are sharp at all focal lengths with excellent image quality.
Fantastic lens. Sharp and durable.
The images are superb, sharp and crisp.
It's a very bright and fast lens. Great aperture.
Impressive aperture and focal length.

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon

Opening the aperture to f/2.8 provides a lot of opportunity and the bokeh was pleasantly beautiful.
The sharpness is quite good, I'm pleasantly surprised at the quality and build.
It's nice to use a lens that's so well made and I love the f2.8 aperture.
For the focal length it’s sharp. The tracking is top notch.
Fantastic value, good quality telephoto lens. F2.8 throughout the focal range.

Size & Weight

Height

3.7 in.

3.46 in.

Width

3.7 in.

3.46 in.

Depth

8 in.

7.5 in.

Weight

63.66 oz.

52.4 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens

Compact for its focal length and brightness.
Relative lightweight, well-balanced on the camera.
Lightweight, compact, very good lens.
Perfect, lightweight and sharp.
The lens feels quite heavy.

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon

The lens feels well built, sturdy, and it is heavy.
Great lens for the money, it's heavy, well built, focus was perfect out of the box.
The weight is heavy, but feels fine with the camera.
Was not happy with the lens; too big, too heavy.
It is big and heavy.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

47.2 in.

37.4 in.

Field Of View

34.3° - 12.3°

FX 34°21' - 12°21' / DX 22°33' - 7°59'

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens

Smooth and quiet focusing, producing great images.
Fast and accurate focus.
Fast autofocus and excellent bokeh.
The images are very sharp. The lens stabilization is amazing.
Super AF, super picture quality.

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon

Focus and zoom rings feel good and work smoothly.
Fast and accurate autofocus.
The focus and zoom is velvety smooth.
The focus is fast, even at night.
Bokeh looks good. Close focus is impressive as well.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

24 Elements in 22 Groups

23 elements in 17 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

82 millimeters

77 millimeters

Extras

Dust and splash-proof construction, Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, AFL button, Inner Zoom, Hyper Sonic Motor, Exclusive low-dispersion glass

eBAND Coating, Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism, Fluorine Coating, Moisture-proof and dust-resistant construction, TAP-in Console™

What customers say about "Features"

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Zoom Lens

Fast, well-built telephoto lens with high quality materials and weather sealing.
Beautiful bokeh and super fast.
Great build quality. Great images.
Build quality is excellent. Photo quality is amazing.
It has a good strong feel and a quality build.

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon