Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
- Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
| Spec | EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM | 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm (wider) | 100-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2005 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | USD |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 630.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | 67 |
| Length mm | 142.8 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A compact telephoto zoom with image stabilization, a common step up from a kit lens.
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