Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM 28mm
Canon
51 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM 28mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 305 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM 28mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 28mm f/1.8 USM 28mm
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 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
