Sigma 70-200mm vs Tamron 70-200mm F2.8

[vanix09]

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Nikon & Canon's 70-200mm F2.8 lenses are one of today's most wanted lenses due to its zoom capability and max apperture of 2.8 but sad to say, both lenses are very MAHAL. For those who are not aware yet, there are 2 great alternative lenses (Sigma 70-200mm & Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 ) to choose from in case you cannot afford a Nikon/Canon brand.

Though the performance of these 2 lenses are not as good as the Nikon/Canon brand, still, these 2 lenses are very good alternatives. Good alternatives in terms of zoom capability, image quality, affordability and max apperture of 2.8.

Now, question is, which among the 2 lenses (tamron & sigma 70-200mm f2.8 ) is really better? Ive been reading reviews about these 2 lenses and majority of the reviews concluded nga in terms of Auto-focusing daw, mas paspas daw ang Sigma compared to the Tamron pero in terms of image quality (sharpness of output, bokeh and etc.) mas better daw ang Tamron. Sigma is ideal for sports and fast moving subjects while Tamron is ideal for portraits and still life.

Nya one edge of sigma daw over Tamron kay saba daw ang Tamron during focusing because Tamron lacks the Silent Motor thing which is present in Nikon(SWM), Canon(USM), Sigma(HSM). Pero ang edge daw sa Tamron over the Sigma, mas outstanding ang output quality sa Tamron kay mas sharp ang mga shots compared sa Sigma. In terms of output quality, mao2 daw ang Tamron sa Nikon.

The reviews I've read come from people nga nakasuway sa 2 ka lens or bsag usa lang sa duha but still, I would like to ask ideas, opinions, comments and etc. from fellow Istoryans esp sa mga nakasuway sa duha ka lens or bsag usa lang sa duha. I know there are a lot of people out there sad who wants to buy a Nikon/Canon 70-200mm f2.8 but in case magkuwang ang budget, these 2 lenses (tamron & sigma) are great alternatives. Hehe..

Please share your ideas, comments and etc.

Tamron:



Sigma:



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[vanix09]

oops.. double post..

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[hayden]

- both sigma and tamron are soft @2.8f
- sigma produces a yellowish to orange color, skin tone sa imo model would come up more saturated so adjust ka sa imo cam setting.
- mangapak-pak ang coating sa sigma in the long run, dali pod mamilit ang abog
- mas taas ug length ang tamron then mas gaan compared sa sigma
- naay hsm II ang sigma, naa cguro "slight" difference compared sa version I.

@vanix
sigma palita kadtong hsm II

[godCode]

try to test both nalang para sure gyud pero ok gyud na daw ang sigma. ang auto bay vanix, ingna pud mi unsa imong mga options. tabangan ka namo pili unsay nindot.

[vanix09]

tnx for the info bro..

haha.. nikon ko bro.. pero if ever dili mada, either sigma or tamron.. hehe..

- both sigma and tamron are soft @2.8f
- sigma produces a yellowish to orange color, skin tone sa imo model would come up more saturated so adjust ka sa imo cam setting.
- mangapak-pak ang coating sa sigma in the long run, dali pod mamilit ang abog
- mas taas ug length ang tamron then mas gaan compared sa sigma
- naay hsm II ang sigma, naa cguro "slight" difference compared sa version I.

@vanix
sigma palita kadtong hsm II

[vanix09]

yeah daghan man mu ingon mas better ang sigma in terms of focusing kay pas2 daw pero in terms of output na, mas sharp ug mas maayo jud ug kuha ang tamron..

haha.. dili lage to tinuod ang about sa auto.. ssshh.. hehe.. :P

try to test both nalang para sure gyud pero ok gyud na daw ang sigma. ang auto bay vanix, ingna pud mi unsa imong mga options. tabangan ka namo pili unsay nindot.

[godCode]

not really sure kung mao bani imong gipangita, but here's the review of the Sony versions of the lenses:

i click lang nang review na link sa tunga.

h++p://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=381
h++p://www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=452

hahahahah atik pud ni vanix. naa na gani na siya auto bag-o.

[zubanu]

aw tamron ko kai saba.. murag transformer inig AF...

[slycry]

awhs kung mao man gani na.... bahalag saba basta nindot IQ...

[zubanu]

nya pila man sad ni? kai palit ko sa duha...