Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
Canon
63 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 RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-9 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Nano USM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %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 RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM0.031score 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 13.5x 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 4 of 22 specs.
