The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 and the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 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. Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 with a length of 123mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 and Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 and the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 Size and Weight 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. Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 weighs 610g, which means it is 140g (18%) lighter than the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 which has a weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-300mm and
10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 450mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-240mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 38.4 - 384mm .
