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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Key differences

  • Aperture blades: 9 on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD, against 8 on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
  • Closest focus: 1.20 m on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, against 1.30 m on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD.
  • Max magnification: 0.21× on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, against 0.13× on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD.
  • Weight: 1,470 g on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD, against 1,480 g on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
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Optics
Focal length70–200mm70–200mm
35mm equivalent70–200mm (full frame)70–200mm (full frame)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/32f/32
Made forFull frameFull frame
Elements / groups23 / 1923 / 17
Aperture blades89 (best)
Closest focus1.20 m (best)1.30 m
Max magnification0.21× (best)0.13×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (Ring-type USM)Yes (USD)
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Weather sealedYesYes
Internal zoomYes—
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleYesNo
Size & weight
Weight1,480 g1,470 g (best)
Diameter × length88.8 × 199 mm85.8 × 188.3 mm
Filter thread77 mm77 mm

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