Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .

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Product
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Name Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Release Year 2008 1999
Release Date
MSRP N/A 234 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Lens Type Superzoom
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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 150 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 75-300mm F4-5.6 III 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
F4-5,6
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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Construction 15 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Focal Length 28-200 mm 75-300 mm
Zoom Range 172 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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 71 mm
Length 75 mm 122 mm
Weight 354 gr 480 gr
Other
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
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
Other Model A31