Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 55-200mm
Canon
74 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
Street
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 55-200mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.09 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.00 m | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 55-200mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (21st 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-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 55-200mm0.142score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
