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Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO
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Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM

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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD

Telephoto Zoom | Canon EF

Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM

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Reasons to choose Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM over Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Diameter 89 mm vs 90 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO over Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM
Price $769 vs $1,799 Cheaper by $1,030
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs 8 better Bokeh
Weight 1330 g vs 1440 g 110 g lighter
Length 194 mm vs 199 mm 5 mm shorter
Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EF 70-200 F2.8L IS III USM Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD
Brand Canon Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $1,799.00 $769.00
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm 70-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes No
Colour IMG_2555-1 by Lithofrom Retirement IMG_2555-1 by Lithofrom Retirement
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock Unknown -
Zoom Ratio 2.9X 2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F32 F32.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 8 9
Optics
Optical Elements 23 19
Optical Groups 19 16
Special Elements Five fluorite and five UD elements, ASC and fluorine coatings 3 LD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1.2m 0.95m
Max Magnification unknown 0.32X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes No
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Yes Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1440g 1330g
Diameter 89mm 90mm
Length 199mm 194mm
Materials Magnesium alloy Plastic and metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Yes No
Filter Thread 77mm 77mm
Filter Notes - Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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