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Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $1,059.00
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The best price we've seen is $560 cheaper (2.1x less)
Slightly shorter 95 mm vs 107 mm
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More than 10% shorter
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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Less risk of blur
More zoom 4.4x vs 2.9x
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Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 105 mm vs 50 mm
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More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 24-105mm 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
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
24-105mm f/4L IS USM:Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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

$196 - $199

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$749

Image stabilization No image stabilization
Length Longer
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,843

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Diameter Much larger diameter
Auto focus Auto focus
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459

Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom

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