Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 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.

Canon · 2003

EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

f/4.5420 g

Full specs

Tamron

SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)

f/5

Full specs

Pick the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 90mm 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

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and the Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
	Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6	Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	90-300mm	150-600mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/5
Weight	420 g	not listed
Length	114.7 mm	not listed
Diameter	71 mm	not listed
Filter thread	58 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.5 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.25×	not listed
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed
Released	2003	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

A 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. 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.