Tamron
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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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, 0.6 f-stops
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 EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Significantly more zoom 7.5x vs 2.9x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 50 mm
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 More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

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 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$699
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
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
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
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
Compare the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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