Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

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: 35mm FF
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 765g.
Diameter: 82mm
Length: 143mm
Min Focus Distance:1.5m
Max Magnification:0.25x

Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Top Features

70-300mm Focal Range
F4.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 58mm
Max Format:
Canon EF Mount
Weight: 720g.
Diameter: 82mm
Length: 100mm
Min Focus Distance:1.4m
Max Magnification:0.06x

Our Winner: Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD over Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Max Aperture – Wide	4 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Magnification	0.25x vs 0.06x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	720g vs 765g	45g lighter
Length	100mm vs 143mm	43mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 62mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	1.4m vs 1.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD and Canon EF 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD vs Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD	Canon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	Yes
Zoom Ratio	4.3X	4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 – F5.6	F4.5 – F5.6
Min Aperture	F32.0 – F45.0	F32.0 – F38.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	6
Optics
Optical Elements	17	18
Optical Groups	12	12
Special Elements	1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element	3 layer DO element lead free glass
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.5m	1.4m
Max Magnification	0.25X	0.06X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Rear
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	765g	720g
Diameter	82mm	82mm
Length	143mm	100mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	62mm	58mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	ET-65B
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Soft Case LP1116
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