Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 490 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 3.8x better value for money
Canon L RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.