Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
Canon
71 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 7 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | SSC (Super Spectra Coating) | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 RF45mm F1.2 STM 45mm0.164score 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 2.1x 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 4 of 21 specs.
