Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | optimized coating for digital imaging sensor | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III0.416score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.162score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
