Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
72 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
Street
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.