Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
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
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM lens is widely praised for its fast and quiet autofocus, lightweight design, and excellent image quality for the price. Users appreciate the effective image stabilization and compatibility across Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras. However, a notable minority report reliability issues, such as lens errors and shutdowns, and some find the f/5.6 maximum aperture limiting in low light. Overall, most buyers consider it a great value for wildlife, sports, and travel photography.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization (IS II)
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Occasional reliability issues (lens errors)
- F/5.6 max aperture limits low-light performance
- Not weather-sealed
- Slow manual focus adjustment
- Some chromatic aberration outdoors
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/70 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 1.05 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 1.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Canon L-series EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.