Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF vs Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF

Both are Canon RF lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2025

Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
You need more reach: 300mm vs 24mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification

Pick the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF and the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
	Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 RF	Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift CF
Brand	Tamron	Laowa
Type	Superzoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	18-300mm	12-24mm
Max aperture	f/3.5 1⅓ stops faster	f/5.6
Diameter	75.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.15 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.5× larger	0.4×
Aperture blades	7	9 more blades
Optical design	19 elements / 15 groups	15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	VXD	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2025	not listed

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Mount: Canon RF both
Format: APS-C both

Our notes

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.

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