Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm
Canon
82 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 17 |
| Groups | 7 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm0.211score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 18-45mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
