Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
53 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 17 |
| Groups | 5 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
