Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Canon
74 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
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Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Users love the incredible 16.6x range, close focusing at the wide end, and solid image quality, though some note softness beyond 70-80mm and slow autofocus. The lens is heavier than typical crop-sensor lenses but still considered portable. A few verified buyers report issues with sharpness at the telephoto end and a stiff zoom ring, but the majority find it an excellent walk-around lens that replaces multiple primes and zooms.
Pros
- Incredible 16.6x zoom range
- Close focusing at wide end (semi-macro)
- Good image quality and color rendition
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Effective vibration compensation (VC)
Cons
- Softness beyond 70-80mm
- Slow autofocus compared to smaller zooms
- Heavy and bulky for APS-C
- Stiff zoom ring when zooming out
- Moderate distortion at both ends
Zoom range 12
Image quality 10
Autofocus speed 6
Build quality 8
Weight and size 7
Close focusing 5
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 19 |
| Groups | 14 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
