Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Both are Canon EF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2010

Pick the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 105mm at the long end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
You prefer a newer design: released 2010 vs 2005

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (670 g vs 765 g)
You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 1.5 m
You want a compact lens: 107 mm vs 142.7 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, landscapes

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD and the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
	Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	70-300mm	24-105mm
Weight	765 g	670 g lighter
Length	142.7 mm	107 mm shorter
Diameter	81.5 mm	83.5 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m	0.45 m closer
Max magnification	0.25× larger	0.23×
Aperture blades	9 more blades	8
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	18 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	USM
Released	2010	2005

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: Yes both

Our notes

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

A 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. 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.