Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

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 · 2003

EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

f/4.5420 g

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 want a wider view: 70mm vs 90mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.5 m

Pick the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	90-300mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	not listed	420 g
Length	not listed	114.7 mm
Diameter	not listed	71 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	58 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.5 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.25×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 9 groups
Released	not listed	2003

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Image stabilization: No 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 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

A 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.