Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is faster by 7.9 stops (f/4.5 vs f/70.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
- Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 100-400mm | 70-200mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/70.0 |
| Released | n/a | 1995 |
| Af motor | USD | USM |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 15 |
| Elements | n/a | 18 |
| Weight g | n/a | 1310.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 193.6 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 84.6 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.16 |
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 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
The original non-stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8L from Canon (2001), known for sharp optics and a lighter body than the IS versions. Works on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Lighter than the IS versions (about 1.3 kg)
- Sharp optics
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Slow handheld shutter speeds are harder
- Older ring USM design