Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM does not
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2015 vs 2007
Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 460 g lighter (640 g vs 1100 g)
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 30mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, photojournalism
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Canon
|
| Focal length |
15-30mm
|
16-35mm
|
| Weight |
1100 g
|
640 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
111.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
98.4 mm
|
88.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
82 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.22×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
USM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2015
|
2007
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
The second iteration of Canon's wide-angle f/2.8 L zoom, weather-sealed and popular for landscape and architecture work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- Edges soft at wide apertures
- Heavy
- No stabilization
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