Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

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Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 2022 2008
Release Date 2022-07-12
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Canon RF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 30 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two ultra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element. Uses Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC). No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 15-30 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 15 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 89 mm
Length 88 mm 194 mm
Weight 390 gr 1150 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73E HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001