Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSMvsTamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
70-200mm / F2.8
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
70-300mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.2m
When the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM202.9mm long × 94.2mm diameter
- SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD142.7mm long × 81.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 1.2m | 1.5m | −0.30m |
| Weight | — | 765g | No data |
| Length | 202.9mm | 142.7mm | +60.2mm |
| Diameter | 94.2mm | 81.5mm | +12.7mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 62mm | +20mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2010 | +9year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM relative to SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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