Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Detailed Comparison

Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2

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Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM and Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2, two Telephoto Zoom lenses from Canon and Tamron. Both cameras have the same focal range of 70-200mm but different max apertures: Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM has a max aperture of F4 while the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a max aperture of F2.8-22.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM Key Specs

70-200mm Focal Range

F4 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 780g.

Diameter: 80mm

Length: 176mm

Min Focus Distance:1m

Max Magnification:0.27x

Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Key Specs

70-200mm Focal Range

F2.8-22 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format:

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 1500g.

Diameter: 88mm

Length: 194mm

Min Focus Distance:0.95m

Max Magnification:0.16x

Reasons to choose Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM over Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2

Max Aperture - Tele	4 vs 22	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	780g vs 1500g	720g lighter
Diameter	80mm vs 88mm	8mm smaller in diameter
Length	176mm vs 194mm	18mm shorter
Filter Thread	72mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.27x vs 0.16x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 over Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4	Wider aperture at wide end
Minimum Focus Distance	0.95m vs 1m	can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM and Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2

Image Stabilization	Yes vs Yes	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

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Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon EF 70-200 F4 IS II USM	Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2
Brand	Canon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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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	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)	No Zoom
Power Zoom	-	No
Zoom Lock	Unknown	Yes
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4	F2.8-22
Min Aperture	F32	F2.8-22
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	20	23
Optical Groups	15	17
Special Elements	1 fluorite + 2 UD, Super Spectra and fluorine coatings	eBAND and fluorine coatings XLD, LD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.95m
Max Magnification	0.27X	0.16X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Yes
Physical Specs
Weight	780g	1500g
Diameter	80mm	88mm
Length	176mm	194mm
Materials	Magnesium alloy	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	72mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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