Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
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Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 75 mm
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 2.7x better wide angle
Shorter 92 mm vs 122 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 75 mm
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 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4x vs 2.7x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $149.95 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $349 cheaper (3.3x less)
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

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