Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IFto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM Top Features
- 20-35mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F4.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 340g.
- Diameter: 84mm
- Length: 69mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.34m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD Top Features
- 17-35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 – F4.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 440g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: 87mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
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Our Winner: Canon EF 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM over Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
Internal Zoom
Yes
vs
No
Length of the lens doesn’t change during zooming
Weight
340g
vs
440g
100g lighter
Length
69mm
vs
87mm
18mm shorter
Max Magnification
0.13x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
17mm
vs
20mm
3mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
2.10x
vs
1.80x
More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
4
vs
4.5
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
5
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter
83mm
vs
84mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance
0.3m
vs
0.34m
can focus closer to the subject
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD All Features
General
Canon 20-35mm f3.5-4.5 USM
Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD
Brand
Canon
Tamron
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
Wideangle Zoom
Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
20-35mm
17-35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
No
–
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.8X
2.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F3.5 – F4.5
F2.8 – F4.0
Min Aperture
F22.0 – F27.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
5
7
Optics
Optical Elements
12
14
Optical Groups
11
11
Special Elements
unknown
3 hybrid aspherical elements and 1 LD element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.34m
0.3m
Max Magnification
0.13X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
340g
440g
Diameter
84mm
83mm
Length
69mm
87mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Yes
Hood Code
EW-83II
flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Soft Case LP1214
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