Product Comparison: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD


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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Lens
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Tamron
Model
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM
SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Close in on the action with the EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 IS II USM telephoto zoom lens. With a wide zoom range and fast, near-silent autofocus, it can be ideal for anyone looking to capture distant subjects.
With an XLD lens element to deliver high resolution, image stabilization and a turbo speed silent autofocus, Tamron's new telephoto zoom makes it easy to capture the most difficult shots.Introducing the new SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
4 /f
4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
70 millimeters
70 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
300 millimeters
300 millimeters
Lens Type
Telephoto zoom
Telephoto zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Lens
  • It has a good focal range.
  • It's very sharp and the focal length range is perfect for wildlife and portraiture.
  • At all focal lengths the image centre is excellent.
  • I really like the wide zoom range and fast autofocus.
  • Very good image quality at all focal lengths.
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens
  • Very good sharpness even at maximum focal distance.
  • Excellent image quality already at full aperture.
  • Between aperture F/8 to F/11 the image is pin sharp with good contrast and picture quality.
  • The 70-300 is a great focal range to have in your bag.
  • Image resolution is impressive at all focal lengths.
Size & Weight
Height
3.15 in.
3.2 in.
Width
3.15 in.
3.2 in.
Depth
5.73 in.
5.61 in.
Weight
25.04 oz.
26.98 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Lens
  • It's not too heavy and doesn't unbalance the camera.
  • Nice weight with a camera.
  • The weight of the lens matches the camera perfectly.
  • It is compact, light and easy to pack and carry.
  • It is heavy so you need padded shoulder strap.
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens
  • It is solid and well made. Good weight and size.
  • I am very pleased with its size, weight and focal length.
  • The lens is a good weight and balances well with my Nikon D7200 and is comfortable to hold.
  • It is not too heavy and compact.
  • The lens is not too heavy. It is good build quality.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
47.28 in.
59.05 in.
Field Of View
34° - 8°15'
34°21' - 8°15'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Lens
  • This is a sharp and stable lens. The IS (image stabilization) is especially impressive.
  • Very effective stabilization.
  • Sharp and super fast focus.
  • The lens is great, focus quickly and quietly.
  • Autofocus is excellent, quick and precise.
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens
  • The autofocus is perfect, fast, very quiet and very precise.
  • It has a quick focus and a very good stabilizer.
  • It’s well built, the focus ring is smooth and the zoom feels just right to use.
  • Zoom and focus are very smooth.
  • The focus is fast enough for my needs in most situations and minimum focus distance is usefully close.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
17 elements in 12 groups
17 elements in 12 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
67 millimeters
62 millimeters
Extras
Circular aperture, Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), UD lens element, Four-stop Image Stabilizer
VC (Vibration Compensation), USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), LD (Low Dispersion), XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) Glass, Internal Focusing
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM Camera Lens
  • The build quality and functioning of the new lens were excellent.
  • It has a 9 blade circular aperture, so bokeh is really smooth and lends to the background.
  • Image quality is superb considering its price range.
  • Diaphragm with 9 slats for a more circular opening.
  • Low chromatic aberration and very little vignetting.
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens
  • The lens is built with quality materials.
  • The build quality is very good.
  • The build quality is fantastic especially compared to my old Canon 75-300mm.
  • Excellent image stabilization and quick autofocus.
  • The picture is sharp and very well build, autofocus is fast, VC really is fantastic.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
549.99 $

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