Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM | SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 24-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 19 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | USD |
| Elements | 23 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1480.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 82 |
| Length mm | 199.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 88.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.38 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
The third version of Canon's pro 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom, with image stabilization and a weather-sealed L build for sports, weddings and events.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- Fast ring USM autofocus
Cons
- Heavy to carry all day
- Large front element shows fingerprints and dust
- Only a modest step over the II
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.