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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 vs Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for Canon?


9 years 7 months ago #399341 by Joe Peterson
I'm on B&H's website and the Tamron is $1499 vs $1199 for the Sigma.  Both have nearly flawless reviews listed.  I always thought Sigma was the better of the two brands, but the higher price tag of the Tamron has me wondering if the Tamron is the better now? 

Anyone please comment on this?   Thank you
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9 years 7 months ago #399385 by garyrhook
You must consider the source.

Your perception will be colored by your shooting style, so pay attention to how reviewers are using their lenses.

That said, I shoot Nikon, but I don't think that affects the way the glass behaves. The Sigma is rather soft at f/2.8, but does well at f/4 or so. It's not terribly heavy, which is nice.

In my research, for Nikon, I consistently found the order being

Nikon VR II > Tamron > Nikon VR I > Sigma

After trying the VR II and the Sigma, it was pretty clear what I wanted/needed.  Sigma has some strong products, but is more consistently surpassed by Tamron. Again, it depends upon the lens.

If the Canon-mount Sigma 70-200 out-performs the Tamron, I'd be very surprised. There's a reason for the price differential.
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9 years 7 months ago #399498 by Ian Stone
Although I would guess Sigma at first, I've heard this about the Tamron 70-200mm lens, it's a winner
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9 years 7 months ago #399622 by ShutterPal

Ian Stone wrote: Although I would guess Sigma at first, I've heard this about the Tamron 70-200mm lens, it's a winner



It's a hit or miss for each of these manufactures, but the 70-200mm Tamron is a nice piece of glass! 
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7 years 11 months ago #480626 by compasiune11
I think Tamron is way better!
I had the Sigma 70-200 and it had inconsistent autofocus, like all Sigma lenses.
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7 years 10 months ago #483361 by Scotty
I've heard nothing but good things about the new Tamron.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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7 years 10 months ago #484029 by Joe Peterson
This is a blast from the past post.  Thank you all for jumping on this.  I ended up buying a Canon 70-200mm.  So neither of these.  But good to know for others I'm sure!  
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7 years 10 months ago #484311 by Scotty

Joe Peterson wrote: This is a blast from the past post.  Thank you all for jumping on this.  I ended up buying a Canon 70-200mm.  So neither of these.  But good to know for others I'm sure!  


The mark I or Mark II?
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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7 years 10 months ago #484440 by ShutterPal

compasiune11 wrote: I think Tamron is way better!
I had the Sigma 70-200 and it had inconsistent autofocus, like all Sigma lenses.
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Fotograf nunta Brasov
Canon 6D | Canon EF 35 f1.4 L II | Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II |Canon 70-200 f2.8 L II IS | Canon 16-35 f4 L IS



How long ago did you have that Sigma?  IMO the newer Sigma glass is far better than most Tamron and pretty close to OEM glass.  
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7 years 10 months ago #485535 by Scotty

ShutterPal wrote:

compasiune11 wrote: I think Tamron is way better!
I had the Sigma 70-200 and it had inconsistent autofocus, like all Sigma lenses.
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Fotograf nunta Brasov
Canon 6D | Canon EF 35 f1.4 L II | Canon 24-70 f2.8 L II |Canon 70-200 f2.8 L II IS | Canon 16-35 f4 L IS



How long ago did you have that Sigma?  IMO the newer Sigma glass is far better than most Tamron and pretty close to OEM glass.  


The Tamron in this instance is better.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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7 years 8 months ago #492119 by PhotoViking
I have the Tamron 70-200, a purchase I've never regretted!
Festina lente!
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7 years 8 months ago #492140 by effron
Another Tamron vote....
Why so serious?
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7 years 7 months ago #493840 by Joe Peterson
Well I'm happy with my selection  :)   it does exactly what I would want this lens to do.   
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7 years 7 months ago #494173 by Miss Polly

Joe Peterson wrote: Well I'm happy with my selection  :)   it does exactly what I would want this lens to do.   


Good for you!
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