Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2005 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-200 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 182 mm 81 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 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 83 mm
Length 83 mm 107 mm
Weight 398 gr 670 gr
Other
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A14N