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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.2x
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More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Pentax SMC  DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Zoom range Less zoom

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