Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra and Air Sphere Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.84 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.50 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM 400mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
