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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:5.8 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Cheaper $769.00 vs $1,899.00
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The best price we've seen is $1,130 cheaper (2.5x less)
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.5 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:194 mm
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:196 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:1.1 kg
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1.5 kg

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169

Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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