Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 470 g lighter (640 g vs 1110 g)
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 111.6 mm vs 145 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Photojournalism
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM does not
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2018 vs 2007
- Our notes say it suits: Astro
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
15-30mm
|
| Weight |
640 g
lighter
|
1110 g
|
| Length |
111.6 mm
shorter
|
145 mm
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
slimmer
|
98.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2007
|
2018
|
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- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
Our notes
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
The second iteration of Canon's wide-angle f/2.8 L zoom, weather-sealed and popular for landscape and architecture work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- Edges soft at wide apertures
- Heavy
- No stabilization
Our notes
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom with VC stabilization for full-frame DSLRs. It has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- f/2.8 with VC
- Sharp
- Strong build
Cons
- No screw-in front filter thread
- Heavy
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