Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III.
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Product |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Name | Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II | Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Manufacturer | Tamron | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Release Year | 2006 | 1999 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 199 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Lens Type | Superzoom | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
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 18-250mm 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 | 150 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 250 mm Variable Aperture |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 75 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 13 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Focal Length | 18-250 mm | 75-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 232 mm | 225 mm |
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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Length | 84 mm | 122 mm |
Weight | 430 gr | 480 gr |
Other |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | ET-60 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |