Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
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 9.6 stops (f/1.8 vs f/50.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD goes wider (45mm vs 50mm).
- Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro reaches further (50mm vs 45mm).
| Spec | SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 45mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/50.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1987 |
| Af motor | USD | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 52 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.29 | 0.23 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 6 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 8 |
| Elements | n/a | 9 |
| Weight g | n/a | 280.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 63.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 67.6 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
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 EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
The EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro is a compact macro prime that reaches half life-size natively. A separate Life-Size Converter was sold to reach 1:1.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Sharp
- Simple macro option
Cons
- Only 1:2 without converter
- Slower AF
- No stabilization