Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Tamron

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

f/4

Full specs

Canon · 2004

EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

f/4.5720 gUSM

Full specs

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

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.4 m

Pick the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM if

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

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Format	not listed	Full frame
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	not listed	720 g
Length	not listed	99.9 mm
Diameter	not listed	82.4 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.4 m
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Optical design	not listed	18 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	USM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	not listed	2004

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Focal length: 70-300mm 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 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.