Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon
49 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/75 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | DC | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III0.282score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III offers 3.5x better value for money
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
