Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD and Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Name Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2012 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 380 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 50-200 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 150 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 88 mm 74 mm
Length 117 mm 101 mm
Weight 825 gr 420 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HA007 LH674-01 686
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tamron Model A007