Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD vs Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | TS-E 45mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 45mm | 45mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1991 |
| Af motor | USD | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.29 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Elements | n/a | 10 |
| Weight g | n/a | 645.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 90.1 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 81.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.16 |
Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
A stabilized 45mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs with VC and a USD motor.
Pros
- VC stabilization
- Moisture-resistant construction
- Close focus to 0.29 m
Cons
- Larger than non-stabilized 50mm primes
- Heavier than a typical f/1.8 normal
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8
A normal-focal-length tilt-shift lens for Canon full frame, adding perspective and plane-of-focus control to still life, interiors and tabletop work.
Pros
- Tilt and shift at a natural angle of view
- Compact for a TS-E
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus
- Niche use
- Less dramatic than the wide TS-E lenses