Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM0.078score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.121score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
