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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens Compared to the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 24/22 | 23/17 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34.3° - 12.3° | 34° 21' - 12° 21' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 63.5 oz (1800g) | 53 oz (1500g) |
| Actual Weight | 63.7 oz (1805g) | 48.7 oz (1380g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 3.2 oz (90g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 3.7 oz (105g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 66.9 oz (1895g) | 54.4 oz (1540g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.71 x 7.99” (94.2 x 202.9mm) | 3.46 x 7.6” (87.9 x 193mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 5.28 x 8.31” (134 x 211.2mm) | 3.47 x 7.94” (88.1 x 201.8mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (120.4mm) | 4.3” (109.6mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.31” (211.2mm) | 7.94” (201.8mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.35 x 3.34” (110.4 x 84.9mm) | 3.96 x 3.79” (100.6 x 96.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 11.23 - 11.23” (285.3 - 285.3mm) | 11.37 - 11.37” (288.9 - 288.9mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.09” / 2.07” (27.6mm / 52.5mm) | 0.76” / 1.52” (19.4mm / 38.7mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | HSM | USD |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 144° | 146° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / 9.8' (3m) - ∞ Full |
Y / Full 9.84' (3m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 47.24” (1200mm) | 37.4” (950mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 43.43” / 44.57” (1103mm / 1132mm) | 32.4” / 32.64” (823mm / 829mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.21x | 0.16x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | 60° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH914-01 Buy ► | Y / HA025 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | Y / 5 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.72' 100mm = 12.2' 135mm = 15.88' 200mm = 22.46' 280mm = 30.98' 400mm = 43.25' |
70mm = 8.17' 100mm = 11.18' 135mm = 14.73' 200mm = 20.59' 280mm = 29.2' 400mm = 40.89' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2658mm 100mm = 3720mm 135mm = 4840mm 200mm = 6847mm 280mm = 9443mm 400mm = 13185mm |
70mm = 2489mm 100mm = 3407mm 135mm = 4491mm 200mm = 6275mm 280mm = 8901mm 400mm = 12463mm |
| Review | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports Lens | Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens |
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