Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM vs Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM and Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU B008
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date
MSRP 2029 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal Length 24-70 mm 18-270 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 252 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 74 mm
Length 113 mm 96 mm
Weight 805 gr 450 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8 L II USM
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-88C DA18
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B008