Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Canon
51 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 | — | 19 |
| Groups | — | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (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 50mm0.272score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD0.171score per dollar
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm offers 1.6x better value for money
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 7 of 21 specs.
