Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2003
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel
Pick the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 715 g lighter (420 g vs 1135 g)
- You want a wider view: 90mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 114.7 mm vs 199 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Canon
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
90-300mm
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
420 g
lighter
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
114.7 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
71 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
2003
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Min focus distance
- 1.5 m both
Our notes
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
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.
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