Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
Pick the Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM | Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
720 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.9 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
82.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
|
not listed
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| Aperture blades |
6
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 12 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
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| Released |
2004
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not listed
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
Our notes
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and ultrasonic-motor autofocus. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
The Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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