Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
Tamron
87 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to the Canon equivalent. Users highlight its superb build quality and versatility for sports, portraits, and low-light photography. A minor caveat is that the VC switches can be accidentally bumped during shooting, but this does not detract from the overall positive experience. Most reviewers consider it a no-brainer purchase, saving significant money without sacrificing image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent value for money
- Superb build quality
- Versatile for sports and portraits
Cons
- VC switches easily bumped accidentally
- Slightly more vignetting than Canon
- Heavy and requires tripod for long use
- Price could be lower in some markets
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Value for money 7
Build quality 5
Versatility 4
Vc switch design 2
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 20 |
| Groups | 17 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | eBAND Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.1 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Tamron SP A025E 70-200mm0.027score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.130score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
