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Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ vs TAMRON 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

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Optics
Focal Length
20-50mm
17-70mm
Zoom Ratio
2.5x
4.1x
Max Aperture
f/4
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/22
f/2.8
Elements / Groups
13 / 11
16 / 12
Special Elements
3 UD glass elements; 2 aspheric elements
-
Coatings
Super Spectra Coating (SSC); Air Sphere Coating (ASC) on inner front element; Fluorine coating on front element
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Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Max Magnification
0.33x
0.21x
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
24cm
19cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
Nano USM
RXD
Focus Method
internal
internal
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Physical
Lens Mount
Canon RF
Canon RF
Weight
420 g
530 g
Dimensions (D x L)
80 x 98 mm
75 x 117 mm
Filter Thread
67 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Internal
Rotary extending
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
1
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 1399
USD 599
Announce Date
May 13, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C