The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD and the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V 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. Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM with a length of 71mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM'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 V USM weighs 220g, 56% (290g) lighter than the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD's weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM has a 58mm 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 AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is also available in the Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a focal range of 28-75mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 V USM has a focal range of 28-80mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 128mm.
