Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM vs Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF
Canon 28–70mm f/2.8 has a smaller filter thread. Tamron 28–105mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM is a 28–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF is a 28–105mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM 
Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM better than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better than the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM?
- Longer reach (105mm vs 70mm)
- 6 mm shorter (111.8 mm vs 117.6 mm long)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.49 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
- Newer design (2000 vs 1993)
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM | Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–70mm | 28–105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 880 g (31.04 oz) | 875 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 83.2 x 117.6 mm | 111.8 x 86.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) | 0.49 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A |
| Released | 1993 | 2000 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Tamron
- 117.6 × 83.2 mm
- 111.8 × 86.4 mm
The Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM is 6 mm longer and 5 g heavier than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM
Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- The Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF weighs 875 g, 5 g less than the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM (880 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- The Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF focuses down to 0.49 m, against 0.5 m for the Canon EF 28-70 mm f/2.8L USM.
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