Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

differences

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

More magnification

1:2 (0.5x)

1:4 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo

Wider aperture

f/4

f/4.5

At its widest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Cheaper

$199.00

$1,289.00

The best price we've seen is $1,090 cheaper (6.5x less)

Slightly lighter

458 g

0.7 kg

Around 40% lighter

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Image stabilization

Canon IS

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Slightly shorter

99 mm

117 mm

Around 20% shorter

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the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Very narrow widest aperture size

70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:	f/4
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM:	f/4.5

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Short

70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:	117 mm
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM:	99 mm

Light weight

70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:	458 g
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM:	0.7 kg

	Good wide-angle
	70 mm

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

competitors

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 EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$397

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 EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$247

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 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$587

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

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649

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 EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$299

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 EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

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

Wildlife lens

$120

Significantly narrower aperture

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Wider aperture

Longer

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$449

Wider aperture

Cheaper

Worse image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419

Much more magnification

Is a prime lens

No image stabilization

Significantly worse telephoto

Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Longer

Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

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Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM