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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Learn more about
the Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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
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 Nikon-f:458 g
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:476 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$199.00
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:$169.00
Length Short Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:117 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM:122 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:70 mm
75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM: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 Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
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
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$159
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Wildlife lens

$120
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
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 Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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 USM
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Length Longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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