Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Canon · 2005

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

f/4670 gUSM

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 105mm at the long end

Pick the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 0.95 m
Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, landscapes

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	24-105mm
Weight	not listed	670 g
Length	not listed	107 mm
Diameter	not listed	83.5 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m	0.45 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.23×
Aperture blades	not listed	8
Optical design	not listed	18 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	USM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	not listed	2005

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

A constant-f/4 standard zoom with image stabilization. Canon sold it as a kit lens with several full-frame bodies, and it remains a common general-purpose choice.