Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
The Tamron 70-200mm f/4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its versatility for sports, studio, and travel photography, though some note softness at f/4 and a plastic build that scratches easily. Overall, it is seen as a great alternative to heavier f/2.8 lenses for non-professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for sports and travel
Cons
- Softness at f/4 aperture
- Plastic body scratches easily
- Heavy for some users
- No f/2.8 background blur
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) ring-type ultrasonic motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di VC USD AFA034N700 70-210mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.