The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II 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 EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 194mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's 88mm 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 EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM weighs 1490g, 0% (10g) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's weight of 1500g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L IS II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
