Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
 vs
Sony
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $449.00 vs $1,998.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,549 cheaper (4.4x less)
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
Help
 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
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/4
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 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Has a silent focus motor Sony SSM vs Tamron USD
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Learn more about
the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM:Sony SSM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha

Sports lens

$769
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Sony-alpha vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 APO G SSM

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