Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
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
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:435 g
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:$199.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:$149.95
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:117 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:122 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:70 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III:75 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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 Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS 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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 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

$224 - $247
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 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 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$159
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$144
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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