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Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III

Wideangle Zoom | Canon EF

Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
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Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD

Wideangle Zoom | Canon EF

Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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Reasons to choose Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM over Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 30mm 5mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom 2.20x vs 2.00x more flexible coverage
Max Magnification 0.25x vs 0.2x better close-up
Weight 790 g vs 1100 g 310 g lighter
Diameter 89 mm vs 98 mm 9 mm smaller in diameter
Length 128 mm vs 145 mm 17 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD over Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
Focal Length - Wide 15mm vs 16mm 1mm wider coverage

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Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III vs Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon 16-35mm F2.8L III Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD
Brand Canon Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Wideangle Zoom Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 16-35mm 15-30mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No -
Zoom Ratio 2.2X 2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16 18
Optical Groups 11 13
Special Elements 1 dual-surface aspherical, 1 aspherical + fluorine, Air Sphere, Sub-wavelength Structure coatings Fluorine coating on front element, eBAND anti-reflective coating, XGM (expanded glass molded aspherical), low dispersion elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.28m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.25X 0.2X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 790g 1100g
Diameter 89mm 98mm
Length 128mm 145mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 82mm Unknown
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code EW-88D Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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