Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Tamron SP F045 35mm
Tamron
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
No customer feedback yet
Tamron SP F045 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and beautiful bokeh. Users praise its optical performance, often preferring it over native Nikon and Canon alternatives. A few concerns about compatibility with mirrorless adapters and minor chromatic aberration are noted, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bulky with mirrorless adapter
- Heavy for mirrorless use
- Minor chromatic aberration wide open
- Compatibility issues with FTZ adapter
- No image stabilization
Sharpness 5
Bokeh 4
Build quality 3
Aperture brightness 3
Compatibility with adapters 4
Chromatic aberration 2
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Tamron SP F045 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 14 |
| Groups | 14 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.81 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:5★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Tamron SP F045 35mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Tamron SP F045 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron SP F045 35mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
