Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM vs Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Asphericalto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM Top Features
- 24-70mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 600g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: 93mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.38m
- Max Magnification:0.7x
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Top Features
- 28-80mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 237g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 70mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Our Winner: Canon EF 24-70mm f4L IS USM over Tamron AF 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Aspherical
Focal Length – Wide
24mm
vs
28mm
4mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Tele
4
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
6
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
0.38m
vs
0.7m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.7x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
80mm
vs
70mm
10mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
3.5
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
237g
vs
600g
363g lighter
Diameter
72mm
vs
83mm
11mm smaller in diameter
Length
70mm
vs
93mm
23mm shorter
Filter Thread
58mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM vs Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Specs Table
General
Canon 24-70mm f4L IS USM
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6
Brand
Canon
Tamron
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
Lens Type
Standard Zoom
Standard Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
24-70mm
28-80mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
No
–
Zoom Lock
Yes
No
Zoom Ratio
2.9X
2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0
F3.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
6
Optics
Optical Elements
15
7
Optical Groups
12
7
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.38m
0.7m
Max Magnification
0.7X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
Yes
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
600g
237g
Diameter
83mm
72mm
Length
93mm
70mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Yes
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
EW-83L
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Soft Case LP1219
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