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

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

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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

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

Maximum Aperture

4 /f

Minimum Focal Length

70 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

300 millimeters

Lens Type

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

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

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

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

17 elements in 12 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

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)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

549.99 $