Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
Canon 10–22mm f/3.5-4.5 is 55 g lighter. Tamron 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 has a longer reach.
The Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a 10–22mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom, and the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is a 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom. On paper the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 
Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM better than the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD?
- 55 g lighter (385 g vs 440 g)
Why is the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD better than the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 22mm)
- 5 mm shorter (84.6 mm vs 89.8 mm long)
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2004)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–22mm | 10–24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-27 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 385 g (13.58 oz) ◆ | 440 g (15.52 oz) |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 89.8 mm | 83.6 x 84.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | Yes |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 6 | 7 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-S | Nikon F, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2004 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Tamron
- 89.8 × 83.5 mm
- 84.6 × 83.6 mm
The Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is 5 mm longer and 55 g lighter than the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD.
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Sample frames
Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM or the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD?
- The Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM weighs 385 g, 55 g less than the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (440 g).
- Is the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM or the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM or the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
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