Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
76 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | 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 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.34x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %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
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.636score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.327score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
