Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
68 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
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/36 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
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-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.085score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
