Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against 8 on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
- Closest focus: 0.95 m on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against 1.20 m on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM.
- Max magnification: 0.21× on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, against 0.16× on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
- Weight: 1,480 g on the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM, against 1,500 g on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM or SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2: which should you buy?
Choose the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM for its max magnification and weight.
Choose the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for its aperture blades and closest focus.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | Not priced in US yet | $1,299 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–200mm (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/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 23 / 19 | 23 / 17 |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 9 (best) |
| Closest focus | 1.20 m | 0.95 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.21× (best) | 0.16× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Ring-type USM) | Yes (USD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,480 g (best) | 1,500 g |
| Diameter × length | 88.8 × 199 mm | 88 × 193.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
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