Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM Top Features
- 70-200mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1310g.
- Diameter: 85mm
- Length: 194mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD Top Features
- 70-200mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1470g.
- Diameter: 86mm
- Length: 197mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.3m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Our Winner: Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM over Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Weight
1310g
vs
1470g
160g lighter
Diameter
85mm
vs
86mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
194mm
vs
197mm
3mm shorter
Max Magnification
0.16x
vs
0.13x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
1.3m
vs
1.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM vs Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD Specs Table
General
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L USM
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD
Brand
Canon
Tamron
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
70-200mm
70-200mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Grey and Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Ratio
2.9X
2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Min Aperture
F32.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
18
23
Optical Groups
15
17
Special Elements
4 UD-glass elements
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1.5m
1.3m
Max Magnification
0.16X
0.13X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
1310g
1470g
Diameter
85mm
86mm
Length
194mm
197mm
Materials
Metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Yes
Filter Thread
77mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
ET-83II
Unknown
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
Hard Case LH-D24B Soft Case LZ1324
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