Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSMvsTamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
24-105mm / F4
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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 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
When the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
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
- 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM109.4mm long × 88.6mm diameter
- SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2108.5mm long × 88.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 24mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 70mm | +35mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 38cm | +0.07m |
| Weight | — | 825g | No data |
| Length | 109.4mm | 108.5mm | +0.9mm |
| Diameter | 88.6mm | 88.4mm | +0.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2014 | 2017 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24-105mm F4 DG OS 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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24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM
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SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
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