Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2012

EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

f/2.8805 gUSM

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Tamron

SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

f/2.8

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Pick the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if

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
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, photojournalism, portraits

Pick the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM and the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
	Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM	Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	24-70mm	70-200mm
Weight	805 g	not listed
Length	113 mm	not listed
Diameter	88.5 mm	not listed
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m closer	0.95 m
Max magnification	0.21×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	18 elements / 13 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Released	2012	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No 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 AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.