Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is faster by 13.5 stops (f/2.8 vs f/300.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM | SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/300.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Weight g | 2350.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 248.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 128.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 43 |
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM is a professional 300mm f/2.8 supertelephoto with image stabilization and fluorite elements. For sports and wildlife on full-frame Canon EF bodies.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture
- Fast autofocus
- Image stabilization
- Compatible with extenders
Cons
- Heavy (about 2.4 kg)
- Large and needs a support system
- Narrow depth of field
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
A 300mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.