Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Canon

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Tamron

AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)

Verdict at a glance

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/24.0 vs f/28.0), letting in more light.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) reaches further (300mm vs 105mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Superzoom	Superzoom
Focal length	24-105mm (wider)	28-300mm
Max aperture	f/24.0 (faster)	f/28.0
Released	2005	n/a
Blades	8	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	13	n/a
Af motor	USM	n/a
Elements	18	n/a
Weight g	670.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	107.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	83.5	n/a
Min focus m	0.45	n/a
Max magnification	0.23	n/a

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

A constant-f/4 standard zoom with image stabilization. Canon sold it as a kit lens with several full-frame bodies, and it remains a common general-purpose choice.

Pros

Useful 24-105mm range
Constant f/4
Image stabilization
L-series dust and moisture resistance

Cons

Noticeable barrel distortion at 24mm
Vignetting wide open at the short end
Not fast enough for dim light

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF): a full-frame superzoom lens with a 28-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.

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