Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports vs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports70-200mm · f/2.8 · 1300gTamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G270-180mm · f/2.8 · 855g
Verdict
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports for
- more reach (200mm vs 180mm)
Choose the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for
- less weight (855g vs 1300g)
- a lower price (about £660 vs £2,299)
| 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports | 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tamron |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-180mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1300 g | 855 g |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| New price | £2,299 | £1,199 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | None listed | £554–£769 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports better than the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
The 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports offers more reach (200mm vs 180mm); the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers less weight (855g vs 1300g), a lower price (about £660 vs £2,299).
Which is better value, the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports or the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
On Sony E / FE, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 costs about £660 against about £2,299 for the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: L-Mount, Nikon Z).