Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM vs Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/11.0 vs f/17.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM goes wider (11mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) reaches further (50mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 11-24mm (wider) | 17-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/11.0 (faster) | f/17.0 |
| Released | 2015 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1180.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 132.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 108.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | n/a |
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16)
Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD (Model A16): an APS-C fast standard zoom lens with a 17-50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.