Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM | AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/70.0 | f/70.0 |
| Released | 1995 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 15 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 18 | n/a |
| Weight g | 1310.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 193.6 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | n/a |
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
The original non-stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8L from Canon (2001), known for sharp optics and a lighter body than the IS versions. Works on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Lighter than the IS versions (about 1.3 kg)
- Sharp optics
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Slow handheld shutter speeds are harder
- Older ring USM design
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.