Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF goes wider (18mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM | 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Superzoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 18-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 695.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 119.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.28 | n/a |
Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
A very compact f/4 telephoto zoom for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization. Small enough for hiking and travel.
Pros
- Very compact and light (695 g)
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- Constant f/4
Cons
- f/4 limits low light
- Less shallow depth of field
- Extends when zooming
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF: a superzoom lens with a 18-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon RF mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.