Canon L RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
Canon
72 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Sub Wavelength Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Nano USM★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm0.120score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
