Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Canon

EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

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Tamron

18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 85mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM	18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	24-85mm	18-270mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	1996	n/a
Blades	6	n/a
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	USM	PZD
Elements	15	n/a
Weight g	380.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	62
Length mm	69.5	n/a
Diameter mm	73.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.5	0.49
Max magnification	0.16	n/a
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

A mid-1990s standard zoom with USM, light enough for everyday use. It covers a handy 24mm wide end on full frame.

Pros

Wide 24mm start
Light at about 380g
Ring USM
Compact for a standard zoom

Cons

Slow aperture
Visible distortion at 24mm

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.

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