Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E

When comparing Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD which weighs 815 g, compared to the loser Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E which weighs 1800 g.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 85 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 170 cm for Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E:

	Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD	Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Weight	815 g	1800 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	70 - 180 mm	200 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	85 cm	170 cm
Type	Zoom	Prime
Filter Thread	67	105
Stabilization	No	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS)