Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMvs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Canon
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018)
From £1099
Best for Travel, weddings & general purpose
View Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
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Tamron
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020)
From £749
Best for Portraits, weddings & outdoor sports
View Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Which should you buy?
Travel, Weddings & General Purpose — Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018): The definitive one-lens travel kit — L-series sharpness, 5-stop IS, and 24-105mm versatility built to professional standards.
Portraits, Weddings & Outdoor Sports — Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020): The lightest f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony FE — 70-180mm coverage with VXD AF and weather sealing at significantly less than Sony's 70-200mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 di iii vxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (2018) | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £749 |
| Sensor | f/4 constant (max aperture throughout zoom range) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance (wide end) | 85cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Nano USM — fast, near-silent for stills and video | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop optical Image Stabiliser (IS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 700g | 810g |
| Dimensions | 83.5 × 107.3mm | 81.0 × 149.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
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