The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD and the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM 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 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 167mm. The Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 83mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD's 74mm 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. Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD weighs 430g, which means it is 955g (68%) lighter than the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM which has a weight of 1385g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD and the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD has a focal range of 18-250mm and
13.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
28.8-400mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM has a focal range of 35-350mm 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 56 - 560mm.