Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
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: 695 g lighter (805 g vs 1500 g)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.95 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 194 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, photojournalism, portraits
Pick the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long 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 prefer a newer design: released 2013 vs 2012
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM | Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Weight |
805 g
lighter
|
1500 g
|
| Length |
113 mm
shorter
|
194 mm
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
85.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
23 elements / 17 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2012
|
2013
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 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 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.
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