Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm 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 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 24mm).
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM reaches further (70mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-70mm | 15-30mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | USD |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 805.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 113.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.21 | n/a |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 15-30mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.