Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM vs Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM and Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Name | Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM | Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Canon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 5999 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| 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 | 190 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 17 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 128 mm |
| Length | 116 mm | 208 mm |
| Weight | 435 gr | 2520 gr |
Other |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM |
Canon EF 200mm F2 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | DA17 | ET-120B |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | This is an updated version of the Tamron 70-300, for Nikon cameras that lack a built in autofocus motor. |
