Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens is highly praised for its versatility, image stabilization, and image quality. Users appreciate it as an excellent all-purpose lens for beginners and enthusiasts, though some note the lens extends under its own weight and one experienced a failure after three years. Overall, it delivers great value and performance for its price.
Pros
- Excellent image stabilization
- Versatile zoom range
- Good image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Macro mode for close-ups
Cons
- Lens extends under its own weight
- Autofocus failure after 3 years (one case)
- Not a true macro lens
- IS not recommended on tripod
- Image quality not L-series level
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 508 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
