Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $769.00 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $380 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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/4L 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
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 194 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 90 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L 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/4L IS USM:172 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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

Sports lens

$1,899
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,199
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,289
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Length Shorter
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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