Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Canon
59 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM | Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg★ | 1.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 330 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Pricing
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
