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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
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/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 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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Less risk of blur
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 0.6 kg
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2.8x lighter
Slightly shorter 70 mm vs 95 mm
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Around 30% shorter
Slightly cheaper $184.99 vs $499.00
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The best price we've seen is $314 cheaper (2.7x less)
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-55mm 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 18-55mm 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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef:50 mm
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:55 mm

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

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
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
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$489

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower 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
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
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 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$594

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Length Longer
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$199

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
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 Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle

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