Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) vs Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) and Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Name Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Release Year 2008 1995
Release Date
MSRP N/A 489 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 33 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Focal Length 28-75 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range 47 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 73 mm
Length 92 mm 55 mm
Weight 510 gr 310 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU DA09 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A09NII , adds autofocusmotor to Nikon cameras. Canon-owner get similar performance with the older model with the same name.