Canon ef 70 200mm f 2 8l usm vs tamron sp 70 200mm f 2 8 di vc usd g2?

Both are full-frame f/2.8 70-200mm zooms, so they frame and perform much the same on the same camera. The main spec difference is stabilisation. The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is stabilised, and the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM is not. The Tamron also fits Nikon F as well as Canon EF, which matters if you might switch systems.

My pick depends on how you shoot:

• Handheld sport or events: the Tamron G2, for the stabilisation.
• Canon body on a tripod or mostly on a monopod: the Canon, since you don't need the stabilisation.

For headshots and outdoor portraits at this focal length, the portraits guide explains why the 70-200 works well. For sideline sport, the wildlife and sport guide covers the reach you're getting.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.