Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM Top Features
- 75-300mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 650g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 138mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.26x
Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD Top Features
- 70-300mm Focal Range
- F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 765g.
- Diameter: 82mm
- Length: 143mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.25x
Our Winner: Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Weight
650g
vs
765g
115g lighter
Diameter
79mm
vs
82mm
3mm smaller in diameter
Length
138mm
vs
143mm
5mm shorter
Filter Thread
58mm
vs
62mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.26x
vs
0.25x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
70mm
vs
75mm
5mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom
4.30x
vs
4.00x
More flexible focal coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
8
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Distance Scale
Yes
vs
No
Distance Scale to assist focusing
Internal Zoom
No
vs
No
Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM vs Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD All Features
General
Canon 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 IS USM
Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 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
75-300mm
70-300mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
4.0X
4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0 – F5.6
F4.0 – F5.6
Min Aperture
F32.0 – F45.0
F32.0 – F45.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
8
9
Optics
Optical Elements
15
17
Optical Groups
10
12
Special Elements
unknown
1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1.5m
1.5m
Max Magnification
0.26X
0.25X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micro-type ultrasonic
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
No
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Internal
Distance Scale
No
Yes
DoF Scale
No
No
Distance Scale
No
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
650g
765g
Diameter
79mm
82mm
Length
138mm
143mm
Materials
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
58mm
62mm
Filter Notes
–
Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
ET-64II
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
Hard Case LH-D18B Soft Case LP1022
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