Tamron 24-70 F/2.8 Vs. Canon 24-105 F/4 Review

This extensive comparison video by photographers Tony and Chelsea Northrup takes a look at two “walking around lenses” – the new Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 and the Canon 24-105 f/4.

In terms of pricing the two are very similar with the Tamron SP 24-70mm Di VC USD going for $1035 at Amazon, while the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM goes for $1150 (also on Amazon).

What we found interesting is what happened to the Tamron after it got a hit (see 12:00 on the video) – we heard of similar construction issues ourselves so make sure you take good care of this lens.

In the past we already published the excellent comparison of the Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II USM and Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC USD by Matthew Gore, so if you are torn between those two you should definitely watch the video.

More guides and comparisons of photographic gear can be found on our photography gear guides – here on LensVid.

Iddo Genuth

Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.