Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Tamron Di III VXD A058 35-150mm
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Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
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Tamron Di III VXD A058 35-150mm
The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 is widely praised as a versatile, all-in-one zoom lens that delivers exceptional sharpness and fast autofocus across its entire range. Many users, including professional event and wedding photographers, have replaced multiple primes or zooms with this single lens, citing its f/2-2.8 aperture and 35-150mm reach as ideal for portraits, sports, and travel. The main drawbacks are its significant weight and size, with some noting it can be tiring for handheld use, and a few isolated complaints about packaging or slow focus for moving subjects. Overall, it is considered a game-changer for those who value convenience and image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness across zoom range
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Versatile 35-150mm focal length
- Bright f/2-2.8 aperture
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- No tripod collar included
- Slow focus for moving subjects
- Some vignetting at longer focal lengths
- Packaging issues on delivery
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Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Tamron Di III VXD A058 35-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 21 |
| Groups | 14 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III VXD A058 35-150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VXD A058 35-150mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
