Canon L EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 8-15mm
Canon
65 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 L EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 8-15mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Sub Wavelength and Fluorine Coatings | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.94 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 8-15mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st 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 L EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 8-15mm0.037score 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 3.2x better value for money
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 3 of 21 specs.
