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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Product Comparison: Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD

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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Canon

Tamron

Model

EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Origin

Japan

About the Product

One of the smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lenses in its class, the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM is ideal for photographers who are working to a budget. Great for sports, nature and portraits.

With an XLD lens element to deliver high resolution, image stabilization and a turbo speed silent autofocus, Tamron's new telephoto zoom makes it easy to capture the most difficult shots.Introducing the new SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Canon EF

Maximum Aperture

4 /f

Minimum Focal Length

75 millimeters

70 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

300 millimeters

Lens Type

Telephoto zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Camera Lens

It covers a very useful range of focal lengths.
This lens is good for sunny days and for the newbie who just want to have a decent focal length lens.
Image quality very good, sharp at all focal lengths.
The aperture only opens to 4.0/f you need really good light.
The minimum focal length of 75mm is really way too long to use for landscapes or portraits.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens

Very good sharpness even at maximum focal distance.
Excellent image quality already at full aperture.
Between aperture F/8 to F/11 the image is pin sharp with good contrast and picture quality.
The 70-300 is a great focal range to have in your bag.
Image resolution is impressive at all focal lengths.

Size & Weight

Height

2.8 in.

3.2 in.

Width

2.8 in.

3.2 in.

Depth

4.8 in.

5.61 in.

Weight

16.8 oz.

26.98 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Camera Lens

I like the compact size and weight. It's a great lens.
Versatile, compact, clean at an excellent price.
It's relatively compact and light.
Ease of use, focusing, weight, everything is fine with me.
Lightweight, sharp pics, easy to operate.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens

It is solid and well made. Good weight and size.
I am very pleased with its size, weight and focal length.
The lens is a good weight and balances well with my Nikon D7200 and is comfortable to hold.
It is not too heavy and compact.
The lens is not too heavy. It is good build quality.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

58.8 in.

59.05 in.

Field Of View

32°11' - 8°15'

34°21' - 8°15'

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Camera Lens

The autofocus is great, the motor runs very quiet and quick.
I have not found any focus problems.
The autofocus is great, the zoom is awesome and the picture quality is top notch.
The autofocus works very well.
Works great so far. The autofocus is the best. Quality of pics is fantastic.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens

The autofocus is perfect, fast, very quiet and very precise.
It has a quick focus and a very good stabilizer.
It’s well built, the focus ring is smooth and the zoom feels just right to use.
Zoom and focus are very smooth.
The focus is fast enough for my needs in most situations and minimum focus distance is usefully close.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Canon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

13 Elements in 9 Groups

17 elements in 12 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

58 millimeters

62 millimeters

Extras

Super Spectra coating, Lightweight design, DC autofocus motor

VC (Vibration Compensation), USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), LD (Low Dispersion), XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) Glass, Internal Focusing

What customers say about "Features"

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Camera Lens

The autofocus works fast, and is quite accurate.
Good for the price. The image quality is good.
The focus and clarity is awesome.
The build quality seems quite good, with a nice, solid look and feel.
Good zoom range. Decent build quality.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Camera Lens

The lens is built with quality materials.
The build quality is very good.
The build quality is fantastic especially compared to my old Canon 75-300mm.
Excellent image stabilization and quick autofocus.
The picture is sharp and very well build, autofocus is fast, VC really is fantastic.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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MSRP

199.99 $