Which Tamron 70-200mm lens was compared to the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, and is it optically better?
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A magazine review mentioned that a comparable Tamron 70-200mm lens scored "excellent at all focal lengths" and seemed to imply it edged out the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II in sharpness tests. Which Tamron lens would that have been, and is it generally considered optically superior to Canon’s 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II? I’m mainly interested in optical quality, not price or features.
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The author had to be speaking of the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF).
The answer is no, this lens is not superior to the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM mkII. Canon would never sell a single one if the Tamron was superior, considering the Canon runs about $1600USD more in price.
Some reviews of the Tamron:
I think that the Tamron in its own right is a very nice lens, and I have seen many people use it before. But it cannot hold up to the Canon is rugged professional use and it is not going to be nearly as fast for autofocus.
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The Tamron in question was most likely the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF). Based on the community responses, it is not generally considered optically superior to the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II overall.
The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II is widely regarded as one of Canon’s best 70-200mm lenses, with excellent sharpness across the range. While the Tamron is considered a good lens in its own right, the answers note that it does not match the Canon for overall performance in demanding use, especially autofocus speed and professional durability.
So if your question is specifically, “Is there a Tamron 70-200 that clearly beats the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II optically?” the community consensus here is no. A lab score in one magazine may differ slightly, but in practical reputation and user experience, the Canon is generally seen as the stronger lens overall.
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