Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

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
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 50mm f/1.2L USM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 2.4 f-stops
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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 Around 30% lighter
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:Canon USM

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

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:70 mm
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:50 mm

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
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
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
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,099
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,179
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
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
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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