Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6
- You prefer a newer design: released 2013 vs 2004
Pick the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1231 g lighter (720 g vs 1951 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.4 m vs 2.7 m
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Canon
|
| Focal length |
150-600mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
|
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1951 g
|
720 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
99.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
105.6 mm
|
82.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.7 m
|
1.4 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
6
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 13 groups
|
18 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
USM
|
| Released |
2013
|
2004
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.
Our notes
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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