Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

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Canon

EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

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Tamron

AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Verdict at a glance

Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro reaches further (300mm vs 85mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM	AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	24-85mm (wider)	28-300mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/3.5
Released	1996	n/a
Blades	6	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	USM	n/a
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

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 AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: a full-frame superzoom lens with a 28-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in on...

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