Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
53 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 19 |
| Groups | 5 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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 22 specs.
