Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III goes wider (75mm vs 100mm).
- Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 100-400mm | 75-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | n/a | 1999 |
| Af motor | USD | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 58 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Weight g | n/a | 480.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 122.1 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 71.0 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.25 |
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
A telephoto zoom for full-frame DSLRs covering 100-400mm with VC and a USD motor. It is lighter than most 150-600mm lenses.
Pros
- VC stabilization
- USD autofocus
- Lighter than 150-600mm lenses
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Less reach than 150-600mm lenses
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
An entry-level telephoto zoom with no stabilization and a basic micro motor instead of USM. Covers full frame.
Pros
- Light
- Long reach
- Simple to use
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Soft at 300mm
- Slow, noisy AF