Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSMvsTamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
18-35mm / F1.8
27-53mm equiv.
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SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 28cm
When the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM121mm long × 78mm diameter
- SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2108.5mm long × 88.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 24mm | −6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 70mm | −35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 38cm | −0.10m |
| Weight | — | 825g | No data |
| Length | 121mm | 108.5mm | +12.5mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 88.4mm | −10.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2017 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM relative to SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
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