Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC Usd G2 Lens For Canon EF
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Tamron 15-30mm F2.8 SP DI VC Canon EF Mount Tamron
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Tamron Sp 15-30mm F/2.8 Di Vc Usd G2 / A041e (for Canon Ef Mount) 328
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First and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid ... MoreFirst and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid to lower your aperture, increase your shutter speed, and set your ISO at a decent mid range. Find great lighting opportunities and you will nail some banger photos. Even if the light isn't so great I've managed to produce some great images through processing techniques. I've since bought the tap in console for Tamron lenses and I'm very excited to dial in the lens to my required taste. Happy shooting.
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I read countless reviews of this lens, before finally purchasing it. I'm currently recovering from a yearlong battle with Covid that left me disabled. Therefore the only photoshoots I've done were of the July Full Moon., and various critters in my back yard, from baby rabbits, to woodchuck and Robins. I've shot at the 600 length for such shots as I have to be indoors . I do shoot with the window open, so as not to degrade the actual photo. I did take some still life shots indoors at 150mm . With the circular polarizer filter on, most all of the moon shots had no haze ( wildfire haze did travel to upstate NY) , and were quite clear but not tack sharp. At 600mm f16 1/90 @ ISO 3200 . ALL images are from my Canon 5 D MK 2 in large jpeg. format. I've never shot raw. ... MoreI read countless reviews of this lens, before finally purchasing it. I'm currently recovering from a yearlong battle with Covid that left me disabled. Therefore the only photoshoots I've done were of the July Full Moon., and various critters in my back yard, from baby rabbits, to woodchuck and Robins. I've shot at the 600 length for such shots as I have to be indoors . I do shoot with the window open, so as not to degrade the actual photo. I did take some still life shots indoors at 150mm . With the circular polarizer filter on, most all of the moon shots had no haze ( wildfire haze did travel to upstate NY) , and were quite clear but not tack sharp. At 600mm f16 1/90 @ ISO 3200 . ALL images are from my Canon 5 D MK 2 in large jpeg. format. I've never shot raw. Color appears accurate so far but saturation is slightly low when at these extreme lengths. No vignetting so far. I bought this lens for a future trip to Maine to shoot some lighthouse scenes. This camera and lens replace the feeble attempts to capture the beautiful ocean landscape with a KODAK Instamatic 110 film cartridge from 1979! I was a kid, but knew the picture was not show quality. My dad handed down his Canon A1 to me, but sadly we never got back to Maine. That camera solidified my loyalty to Canon. This lens is very heavy, so don't believe the YouTube videos that you can hand hold this lens on camera. Yes, maybe for 2 shots then your arm fatigues, forcing image stabilization to kick in. Tripod mount or even a monopod works well for most shots including motion where horizontal panning is required. The 3rd stabilization mode for tracking focus helps here. A lot of bells and whistles, but ALL are useful. This an affordable lens that IMHO keeps up with Canon; rivaling L glass at a 3rd the cost. It's not a fast lens; but unless shooting black crows at night on wires or trees without flash, you're fine. Daylight may require a lower aperture anyway, who cares about bokeh @600mm!!
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I was debating between the Sigma Sport 150-600, the Sigma Contemporary 150-600, and this lens. I decided to go with the Tamron primary because while the Sigma Contemporary was cheaper, it wasn't weather sealed and could let dust/water into the lens housing. The Sigma Sport was weather sealed, but weighs 2 lbs more than the Tamron and was significantly more expensive. The Tamron was the perfect blend between the two. The Tamron was weather sealed, was significantly lighter than the Sport and had a price point midway between the two Sigmas.My only complaint is that the zoom rotates the opposite direction from the Sigmas/Canons that I'm used to and I found the switches for the stabilization and focus easy to bump (although I suspect the same would happen with the ... MoreI was debating between the Sigma Sport 150-600, the Sigma Contemporary 150-600, and this lens. I decided to go with the Tamron primary because while the Sigma Contemporary was cheaper, it wasn't weather sealed and could let dust/water into the lens housing. The Sigma Sport was weather sealed, but weighs 2 lbs more than the Tamron and was significantly more expensive. The Tamron was the perfect blend between the two. The Tamron was weather sealed, was significantly lighter than the Sport and had a price point midway between the two Sigmas.My only complaint is that the zoom rotates the opposite direction from the Sigmas/Canons that I'm used to and I found the switches for the stabilization and focus easy to bump (although I suspect the same would happen with the Sigmas).I took the lens out the first weekend to an airshow and took 17,000 pictures, though, and I'm very impressed with the quality and versatility. It's a great lens for the price and I am even more convinced that I made the right choice!
| Focal Length | 15 to 30mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Tamron 15-30mm F2.8 SP DI VC Canon EF Mount Tamron
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Tamron Sp 15-30mm F/2.8 Di Vc Usd G2 For Nikon F (s/n 011560)
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Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens A041 For Canon EF Mount
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Tamron Sp 15-30mm F/2.8 Di Vc Usd G2 / A041e (for Canon Ef Mount) 328
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[almost Unused In Box] Tamron Sp 15-30mm F2.8 Di Vc Usd G2 A041 Canon
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First and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid ... MoreFirst and foremost, this lens opened up a world of possibilities for me. I've since elevated my wildlife photography to a previously unreachable level and I've only had this lens for 3 weeks. So far I have probably taken 1,000 images with a keeper rate of 10-20% per photo session. I was very torn on choosing this lens over the Sigma 150-600 but after using this lens I know I've made the right choice even though most reviews give the Sigma a slight edge in brightness and sharpness. However those factors aren't everything when determining what lens is right for you, and after weeks of research the Tamron 150-600 checked more boxes for me than the Sigma. I will offer full disclosure on this lens though, it is very very thirsty for light. With that said, don't be afraid to lower your aperture, increase your shutter speed, and set your ISO at a decent mid range. Find great lighting opportunities and you will nail some banger photos. Even if the light isn't so great I've managed to produce some great images through processing techniques. I've since bought the tap in console for Tamron lenses and I'm very excited to dial in the lens to my required taste. Happy shooting.
I read countless reviews of this lens, before finally purchasing it. I'm currently recovering from a yearlong battle with Covid that left me disabled. Therefore the only photoshoots I've done were of the July Full Moon., and various critters in my back yard, from baby rabbits, to woodchuck and Robins. I've shot at the 600 length for such shots as I have to be indoors . I do shoot with the window open, so as not to degrade the actual photo. I did take some still life shots indoors at 150mm . With the circular polarizer filter on, most all of the moon shots had no haze ( wildfire haze did travel to upstate NY) , and were quite clear but not tack sharp. At 600mm f16 1/90 @ ISO 3200 . ALL images are from my Canon 5 D MK 2 in large jpeg. format. I've never shot raw. ... MoreI read countless reviews of this lens, before finally purchasing it. I'm currently recovering from a yearlong battle with Covid that left me disabled. Therefore the only photoshoots I've done were of the July Full Moon., and various critters in my back yard, from baby rabbits, to woodchuck and Robins. I've shot at the 600 length for such shots as I have to be indoors . I do shoot with the window open, so as not to degrade the actual photo. I did take some still life shots indoors at 150mm . With the circular polarizer filter on, most all of the moon shots had no haze ( wildfire haze did travel to upstate NY) , and were quite clear but not tack sharp. At 600mm f16 1/90 @ ISO 3200 . ALL images are from my Canon 5 D MK 2 in large jpeg. format. I've never shot raw. Color appears accurate so far but saturation is slightly low when at these extreme lengths. No vignetting so far. I bought this lens for a future trip to Maine to shoot some lighthouse scenes. This camera and lens replace the feeble attempts to capture the beautiful ocean landscape with a KODAK Instamatic 110 film cartridge from 1979! I was a kid, but knew the picture was not show quality. My dad handed down his Canon A1 to me, but sadly we never got back to Maine. That camera solidified my loyalty to Canon. This lens is very heavy, so don't believe the YouTube videos that you can hand hold this lens on camera. Yes, maybe for 2 shots then your arm fatigues, forcing image stabilization to kick in. Tripod mount or even a monopod works well for most shots including motion where horizontal panning is required. The 3rd stabilization mode for tracking focus helps here. A lot of bells and whistles, but ALL are useful. This an affordable lens that IMHO keeps up with Canon; rivaling L glass at a 3rd the cost. It's not a fast lens; but unless shooting black crows at night on wires or trees without flash, you're fine. Daylight may require a lower aperture anyway, who cares about bokeh @600mm!!
I was debating between the Sigma Sport 150-600, the Sigma Contemporary 150-600, and this lens. I decided to go with the Tamron primary because while the Sigma Contemporary was cheaper, it wasn't weather sealed and could let dust/water into the lens housing. The Sigma Sport was weather sealed, but weighs 2 lbs more than the Tamron and was significantly more expensive. The Tamron was the perfect blend between the two. The Tamron was weather sealed, was significantly lighter than the Sport and had a price point midway between the two Sigmas.My only complaint is that the zoom rotates the opposite direction from the Sigmas/Canons that I'm used to and I found the switches for the stabilization and focus easy to bump (although I suspect the same would happen with the ... MoreI was debating between the Sigma Sport 150-600, the Sigma Contemporary 150-600, and this lens. I decided to go with the Tamron primary because while the Sigma Contemporary was cheaper, it wasn't weather sealed and could let dust/water into the lens housing. The Sigma Sport was weather sealed, but weighs 2 lbs more than the Tamron and was significantly more expensive. The Tamron was the perfect blend between the two. The Tamron was weather sealed, was significantly lighter than the Sport and had a price point midway between the two Sigmas.My only complaint is that the zoom rotates the opposite direction from the Sigmas/Canons that I'm used to and I found the switches for the stabilization and focus easy to bump (although I suspect the same would happen with the Sigmas).I took the lens out the first weekend to an airshow and took 17,000 pictures, though, and I'm very impressed with the quality and versatility. It's a great lens for the price and I am even more convinced that I made the right choice!
We have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) ... MoreWe have used Tamron lenses for years and have found themquite satisfying using the Canon 7D Mark II. Their f/2.8 SP series 24-70 and 70-200 have been great. For wildlife, my wife and I have mostly used the 150-600 lenses. I dropped my original G1 years ago and bought the G2 model to replace it. We recently switched to the Canon R5 body and found that her original G1 was not compatible with the new camera. Since the Canon 100-500 was on back order,with stories of long wait times, we decided to get her the G2 now for eagle season. The G2 performs well, and we have been satisfied with its performance in all kinds of weather. It does everything you need it to. Compared to the f/2.8 family of their lenses, one does have to shoot multiple frames and select the one(s) in best focus. Even while on a tripod, you will see some variation in focus, even on a still target. Focus times are good, the size and weight for a 600 mm is good (we typically carry them all day using a neck strap on the camera body), and the ergonomics of the lens are good (especially the nice touch of the Arca-Swiss foot and the zoom lock using the ring). The VC modes work well, and on still subjects, will give you what you would expect for pushing the exposure times. The data out there on this lens is accurate, and you will see that, BUT do not let the reviews showing "orange" for sharpness scare you. This lens will give you very satisfying results. We have many "crispy" birds, both in flight and still, that show the very smallest bumps on the eyelid or finest whisps of the feathers. You will not have 100% keeper rate, though (but you can on their f/2.8 lenses), so for action photos, such as wildlife, airshows, and sports, I suggest shooting in high speed bursts. While the center is sharper than the edges,the difference has never been a problem. We have the Canon 400mm L lens that sees very little use. While the Canon is sharper, the image scale of 600mm vs. 400mm was enough to stick with the Tamron for most applications. Having the versatility of the zoom has also proven very useful, and the Tamron at 400 mm is sharper thanthe 600 mm if you do not need the full zoom. If you have enough light, the 600 mm performance is even better at f/8. While I am giving this a 5 star rating, we have found a better lens for the R5 camera, since our Canon 100-500 RF lens arrived. The reason I stand behind this rating is because this is a very good lens for the price. We have taken tens of thousands of photos with this lens, and the results are predictable and good. To get the slight, but noticeable, performance bump from the Canon, it will cost over twice as much. If you have the money buy the Canon, but if cost is a limiter, do what we did years ago and enjoy many years of good performance with this Tamron lens.
Thisis my second Tamron SP 150-600mm that I have purchased, my first lens was oldand outdated however it was still a great lens but I wanted to upgrade to anewer model so I purchased the new TamronSP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF andI have no regrets the lens exceeds my expectations! I paired this new lens witha Cannon RP Camera and the Tamron 1.4 Teleconverter and I am well pleased withthe results the only issue that I have found is that I had trouble with theauto focus with the lens extended fully however I learned that I could move thelens back a little and the auto focus would work and when I had the picture focused,I could lock on it with my camera and then extend the lens out fully and itwould stay focused! I am starting to ... MoreThisis my second Tamron SP 150-600mm that I have purchased, my first lens was oldand outdated however it was still a great lens but I wanted to upgrade to anewer model so I purchased the new TamronSP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for Canon EF andI have no regrets the lens exceeds my expectations! I paired this new lens witha Cannon RP Camera and the Tamron 1.4 Teleconverter and I am well pleased withthe results the only issue that I have found is that I had trouble with theauto focus with the lens extended fully however I learned that I could move thelens back a little and the auto focus would work and when I had the picture focused,I could lock on it with my camera and then extend the lens out fully and itwould stay focused! I am starting to love this Lens it is just as good as someof the higher priced lens!Would I recommend absolutely!!!
I purchased this lens after going through a lot of online reviews. I have to say that it has met my expectations. I'm using it on a Canon 7D Mark II, and the images I've been able to obtain are typically tack sharp, particularly in the 300mm-500mm range. A bit soft out to 600mm, but still usable. I haven't seen any CA. While I prefer to use it on a gimbal, I have been able to secure good images handheld, but it's a challenge due to the weight of the lens. Build quality is absolutely excellent, with smooth operation of focus and extension ring. The fact that the lens collar was included is a definite plus, because it is, in my opinion, a necessity for this lens. The bottom line is that, while there are more expensive telephoto choices, this lens provides excellent ... MoreI purchased this lens after going through a lot of online reviews. I have to say that it has met my expectations. I'm using it on a Canon 7D Mark II, and the images I've been able to obtain are typically tack sharp, particularly in the 300mm-500mm range. A bit soft out to 600mm, but still usable. I haven't seen any CA. While I prefer to use it on a gimbal, I have been able to secure good images handheld, but it's a challenge due to the weight of the lens. Build quality is absolutely excellent, with smooth operation of focus and extension ring. The fact that the lens collar was included is a definite plus, because it is, in my opinion, a necessity for this lens. The bottom line is that, while there are more expensive telephoto choices, this lens provides excellent value for money. I'd purchase again.
Prior to the pandemic, I mainly shot local live music shows as a hobby. With that pretty much shut down, I picked up birding as a hobby again after about 20 years. I didn't immediately start taking my camera out with me, but when I finally did, my longest lens didn't have nearly enough reach (200mm).I did some research and settled on this Tamron zoom because I have had really good luck with my other Tamron lenses and prefer them to Sigma's offerings. While it would be nice to get one of the big aperture primes, I just couldn't afford or justify that right now.So far, I have exclusively hand held this lens without complaints. It's not too heavy to carry around in the field for hours. I mostly use the lens fixed at 600mm (aperture varies), and the pull-out zoom ... MorePrior to the pandemic, I mainly shot local live music shows as a hobby. With that pretty much shut down, I picked up birding as a hobby again after about 20 years. I didn't immediately start taking my camera out with me, but when I finally did, my longest lens didn't have nearly enough reach (200mm).I did some research and settled on this Tamron zoom because I have had really good luck with my other Tamron lenses and prefer them to Sigma's offerings. While it would be nice to get one of the big aperture primes, I just couldn't afford or justify that right now.So far, I have exclusively hand held this lens without complaints. It's not too heavy to carry around in the field for hours. I mostly use the lens fixed at 600mm (aperture varies), and the pull-out zoom stop is really convenient for this. Sometimes I wish I had a little more reach, but to get that is way outside my budget, so I use my feet. The OIS is helpful in keeping a steady viewfinder so that I can really get focus on the subject. I also have yet to touch the range switch as I need maximum flexibility.Autofocus is usually reliable. Only in very low light or when there's a lot of cover between me and a subject does it hunt or struggle to lock on my subject over something in the foreground. I haven't had a lot of luck with focus staying locked on birds in flight yet, but that's probably on my lack of technique and camera setting as much or more than the lens. I've gotten tons of photos that I love in just a few months with this lens.It can get a little soft in the corners wide-open, but I usually shoot stopped down at least a stop for more DoF anyway. I only open it up when the lighting conditions really require it, and even then, I usually crop a bit because of the size of the subject.My copy didn't require any focus microadjustment out of the box, but I had the TAP-In Console already should it have needed it.The lens is an absolute bargain for the price, and I have no complaints with it. It hasn't come off my camera since I bought it.
Ordered this lens from B&H a week ago to pair with my D850. As far as I can tell everything is in good working order. No noticeable decentering, AF issues that I can detect, at-least not with my copy. Lens output together with D850 provides very good center and mid-frame sharpness rolling off a bit at extreme edges. F/4 to f/8 probably optimal aperture range, but still very decent at f/2.8. Color, contrast, general rendering appears more than satisfactory. Flare suppression appears to be very good and ghosts are generally small and easily cleaned up in Lightroom. Lens distortion also appears to be well managed for an ultra wide zoom. VC is effective, but is quite audible in producing a constant buzzing, hum when on when AF-ON and/or shutter release are activated. ... MoreOrdered this lens from B&H a week ago to pair with my D850. As far as I can tell everything is in good working order. No noticeable decentering, AF issues that I can detect, at-least not with my copy. Lens output together with D850 provides very good center and mid-frame sharpness rolling off a bit at extreme edges. F/4 to f/8 probably optimal aperture range, but still very decent at f/2.8. Color, contrast, general rendering appears more than satisfactory. Flare suppression appears to be very good and ghosts are generally small and easily cleaned up in Lightroom. Lens distortion also appears to be well managed for an ultra wide zoom. VC is effective, but is quite audible in producing a constant buzzing, hum when on when AF-ON and/or shutter release are activated. Not anywhere near as loud as a shutter release for example, but quite noticeable. I knew lens would be a beast before buying it, but was still taken aback by how stout and meaty it actually is in the flesh. This doesn’t bother me as a like the overall feel together with the D850 and I personally don’t have issues with lugging heavy gear on hikes, etc. Build quality and feel are excellent. For me the 15-30 G2 feels more substantial and solid that the sister 24-70 G2 lens. This is my first full frame UWA zoom (only used DX format UWA lenses before now) and partly because I don’t really have anything to directly compare to and partly because of the humming VC I have rated 4 stars. Two desert scenes attached below. One with Saguaro cactus in right foreground was shot at 15mm, 1/200th, f/8, ISO64 and one with yellow bush in right, lower foreground shot at 15mm, 1/125th, f11.
It is what it is as far as image quality goes. Respectable sharpness, CRAZY chromatic aberration, well built, all that jazz.... But focus. The stupid thing simply doesn't focus consistently across it's focus range. Mounted on a Canon 6DII at 600mm it needs a micro-adjustment offset of +7 at about 30 feet. Focus out to 60 feet out and that needs to be a +9. Focus beyond 100 feet, now you need an offset of +10 or +11.So I bought the Tap-in hub thinking I could fix that. That would be a very hard WRONG. Using test targets I spent half a day going through the focal range and focus distances to dial the thing in. It's a serious pain. When I was all done and feeling confident I'd done it well, I took the lens out. The thing was back focusing on things by YARDS. I ... MoreIt is what it is as far as image quality goes. Respectable sharpness, CRAZY chromatic aberration, well built, all that jazz.... But focus. The stupid thing simply doesn't focus consistently across it's focus range. Mounted on a Canon 6DII at 600mm it needs a micro-adjustment offset of +7 at about 30 feet. Focus out to 60 feet out and that needs to be a +9. Focus beyond 100 feet, now you need an offset of +10 or +11.So I bought the Tap-in hub thinking I could fix that. That would be a very hard WRONG. Using test targets I spent half a day going through the focal range and focus distances to dial the thing in. It's a serious pain. When I was all done and feeling confident I'd done it well, I took the lens out. The thing was back focusing on things by YARDS. I applied a -10 offset in the body and that got it focusing mostly right, but clearly the time spent trying to dial the thing in to the points in the Tap-in app was a total waste of time.In short, the complaints you see in reviews about how this lens doesn't focus quickly or consistently are true, and it's because the lens simply doesn't focus in a linear way. At this point I'm not convinced that the adjustments provided through the Tap-in hub make any difference. I will never buy another Tamron lens, and I deeply regret having not just bought the Canon 100-400 L II. No lens should be this difficult to get focus out of.
Goes with my Canon EOS T7i camera and works perfectly. Purchased this lense on a few factors, it fit my camera, the price was more affordable than other lenses of this type and the reviews convinced me this would be a good start. I am a amateur photographer so I am still learning. We just moved to the lake and this camera has done a wonderful job in capturing wildlife (geese, pelicans, seaglas, eagles) Couldn't be happier. Figured one day I would be able to purchase the more expensive camera's but so far, very happy with this one.
| Focal Length | 15 to 30mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
