Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Both are Canon EF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2012

Pick the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 35mm at the long 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 2012 vs 2007

Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 185 g lighter (640 g vs 825 g)
You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.38 m
Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, photojournalism

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
	Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	16-35mm
Weight	825 g	640 g lighter
Length	not listed	111.6 mm
Diameter	88.2 mm	88.5 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.28 m closer
Max magnification	0.2×	0.22× larger
Aperture blades	9 more blades	7
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	USM
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2012	2007

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Filter thread: 82 mm both

Our notes

Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes