Canon L 2526A004 400mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
This Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money, especially for birding and wildlife photography. Users highlight its fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh, though some note the lack of image stabilization and a loud autofocus motor. A few buyers mention issues with the tripod collar not being included and the focus ring feeling loose on renewed units.
Pros
- razor sharp wide open
- lightweight and handholdable
- fast and accurate autofocus
- beautiful colors and bokeh
- excellent value for money
Cons
- no image stabilization
- loud autofocus motor
- loose focus ring on renewed units
- tripod collar not included
- heavy for some users
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L 2526A004 400mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 20 |
| Groups | 6 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/400 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
