Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm 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
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM is lighter by 20g.
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM | SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-200mm |
| 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 | n/a |
| Elements | 23 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1480.0 | 1500 |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 199.0 | 194.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.2 | 0.95 (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 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and Vibration Compensation for sports and events.