Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
Canon
35 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 19 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | 32-45★ |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | DC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 1.49 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.214score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.60.169score per dollar
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD offers 1.3x better value for money
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
