Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro vs Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro and Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS.
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Product |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Name | Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 299 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 95 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 55 mm F5,6 at 250 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 12 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length | 70-200 mm | 55-250 mm |
| Zoom Range | 130 mm | 195 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 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 194 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 1150 gr | 390 gr |
Other |
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro |
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HA001 | ET-60 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A001 |
