Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom 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 200mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.21× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 142.7 mm vs 172 mm long
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8
You prefer a newer design: released 2010 vs 2006

Pick the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.5 m
Our notes say it suits: Travel and landscape, hiking telephoto, outdoor sports

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD and the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
	Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD	Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Brand	Tamron	Canon
Focal length	70-300mm	70-200mm
Weight	765 g	760 g
Length	142.7 mm shorter	172 mm
Diameter	81.5 mm	76 mm slimmer
Filter thread	62 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m	1.2 m closer
Max magnification	0.25× larger	0.21×
Aperture blades	9 more blades	8
Optical design	17 elements / 12 groups	20 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	USM
Released	2010	2006

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

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom 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 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

A compact, light telephoto zoom with a constant f/4 aperture and stabilization. Popular with travel, landscape and wildlife photographers who watch their weight.