Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF vs Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF and Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2006 1998
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 17-50 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 78 mm
Length 83 mm 96 mm
Weight 430 gr 540 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-78B II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16