Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Canon
73 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
Macro
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th 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 RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm0.235score 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 1.4x 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 6 of 22 specs.
