02-12-2011, 08:59 AM
Add to Canon price the lens hood and decent lens cap.
Maybe tamron has better resistance against flare/glare.
I'd like to ask your question other way around.
What canon offers more that Tamron?
Maybe speculative compatibilty issues???? However I only know positive reaction for Tamrons with canon bodies. As far as I know tamron had the specification of EF mount unofficially.
Personally I prefer to walk with 70-300 + 100 Macro than single 70-200/2,8 + TC.
The two sets are equally heavy.
PS: My opinion is a little bit biased toward tamron.
My tamron 17-50 non VC survive 2 drops from tripods to the ground. The lens is still in perfect mechanical and optical condition.
Maybe tamron has better resistance against flare/glare.
I'd like to ask your question other way around.
What canon offers more that Tamron?
Maybe speculative compatibilty issues???? However I only know positive reaction for Tamrons with canon bodies. As far as I know tamron had the specification of EF mount unofficially.
Personally I prefer to walk with 70-300 + 100 Macro than single 70-200/2,8 + TC.
The two sets are equally heavy.
PS: My opinion is a little bit biased toward tamron.
My tamron 17-50 non VC survive 2 drops from tripods to the ground. The lens is still in perfect mechanical and optical condition.