
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
- Focal length
- 15–30 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 1100 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 145 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is an ultra-wide zoom for Canon EF full-frame bodies that holds f/2.8 across the whole range. The wide aperture permits shorter shutter times in dim light, and an optical stabilizer is built in. At 1.1 kg it is heavy. It focuses down to 28 cm at 1:5. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and night sky.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Worth knowing
- At 1.1 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 15 mm
- Max. focal length
- 30 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 18
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 1,100 g (2.43 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 145 mm (5.71 in)
- Diameter
- 98.4 mm (3.87 in)
- Released
- January 2015
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD fit?
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 24-48 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon EF cameras
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM | Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 15-30 mm | 16-28 mm | 16-35 mm | 16-35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1,100 g | 950 g | 640 g | 600 g |
| Filter diameter | – | – | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 145 mm | 133 mm | 111.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | no |
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Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD: FAQ
Does the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD have image stabilization?
Yes, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD weigh?
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD weighs 1,100 g. It is 145 mm long with a diameter of 98.4 mm.
How close can the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-48 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX
16-28mm · f/2.8
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM
16-35mm · f/2.8
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L USM
16-35mm · f/2.8
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM
16-35mm · f/2.8
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD
17-35mm · f/2.8-4
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)
17-35mm · f/2.8-4
Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM
16-35mm · f/4
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX
17-35mm · f/4
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