Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2012 2011
Release Date
MSRP N/A 4700 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO 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 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Focal Length 24-70 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 180 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 EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 88 mm 114 mm
Length 117 mm 289 mm
Weight 825 gr 2950 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HA007 LH1128-01
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Tamron Model A007