Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Superzoom
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO 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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 28-200 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 172 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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 128 mm
Length 75 mm 232 mm
Weight 354 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A31