Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 35mm at the long end
Pick the Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM if
- You want a wider view: 20mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.34 m vs 0.49 m
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wide-angle shooting, travel on a small kit, film-era EOS bodies
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Canon
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
28-300mm
|
20-35mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
340 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
68.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
83.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
0.34 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
USM
|
| Released |
not listed
|
1993
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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...
Our notes
Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
A compact 1993 wide-angle zoom for full-frame EOS bodies, with ring USM and a 77mm thread. Image quality is modest by modern standards.
Pros
- Wide 20mm start
- Light at about 340g
- Ring USM with manual override
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Soft at the edges
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