Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
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
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM0.215score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM offers 2.1x better value for money
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
