Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM vs Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF
Canon 28–80mm f/2.8-4 has a smaller filter thread. Tamron 28–105mm f/2.8 has a brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM is a 28–80mm f/2.8-4 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, 7 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM 
Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM better than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better than the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM?
- Brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.8-4)
- Longer reach (105mm vs 80mm)
- 70 g lighter (875 g vs 945 g)
- 8 mm shorter (111.8 mm vs 119.5 mm long)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.49 m vs 0.5 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
- Newer design (2000 vs 1989)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM | Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–80mm | 28–105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 945 g (33.33 oz) | 875 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 84 x 119.5 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 | 15 elements in 11 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A |
| Released | 1989 | 2000 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Tamron
- 119.5 × 84 mm
- 111.8 × 86.4 mm
The Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM is 8 mm longer and 70 g heavier than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L 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 lens has the brighter aperture, the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L 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 opens to f/2.8, against f/2.8-4 on the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM.
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L 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, 70 g less than the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM (945 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L 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 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM.
- Is the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF 28-80 mm f/2.8-4L USM or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better for travel?
- For travel, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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