The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II and the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 70mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II's 67mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II weighs 220g, which means it is 17g (7%) lighter than the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 which has a weight of 237g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II and the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 II and the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-80mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F5.6.