Canon RF 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Canon
31 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto-zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | RXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm0.079score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Canon RF 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
