Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
Both are Canon EF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 305 g lighter (805 g vs 1110 g)
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 145 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, photojournalism, portraits
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.38 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2018 vs 2012
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, astro
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
15-30mm
|
| Weight |
805 g
lighter
|
1110 g
|
| Length |
113 mm
shorter
|
145 mm
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
slimmer
|
98.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.28 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2012
|
2018
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, optical design. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Optical design
- 18 elements / 13 groups both
Our notes
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
The second generation of Canon's pro standard zoom, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and weather sealing for demanding full-frame work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp across the zoom range
- Weather-sealed
- Wide-to-short-tele range
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Heavy (about 800 g)
- Large 82mm filter thread
Our notes
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom with VC stabilization for full-frame DSLRs. It has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- f/2.8 with VC
- Sharp
- Strong build
Cons
- No screw-in front filter thread
- Heavy
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