Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 220 g lighter (340 g vs 560 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.34 m vs 0.49 m
- You want a compact lens: 68.9 mm vs 101 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wide-angle shooting, travel on a small kit, film-era EOS bodies
Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 35mm at the long end
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
20-35mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
340 g
lighter
|
560 g
|
| Length |
68.9 mm
shorter
|
101 mm
|
| Diameter |
83.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.34 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1993
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
A compact 1993 wide-angle zoom for full-frame EOS bodies, with ring USM and a 77mm thread. Image quality is modest by modern standards.
Pros
- Wide 20mm start
- Light at about 340g
- Ring USM with manual override
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Soft at the edges
Our notes
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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