Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS SportsvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
70-200mm / F2.8
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
70-180mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Weight535g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 27cm
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 DN OS Sports205mm long × 90.6mm diameter
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD149mm long × 81mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 180mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 65cm | 27cm | +0.38m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.50× | −0.29x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.35kg | 810g | +535g |
| Length | 205mm | 149mm | +56mm |
| Diameter | 90.6mm | 81mm | +9.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports relative to 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS Sports
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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