Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 83 mm
Length 83 mm 107 mm
Weight 300 gr 670 gr
Other
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA15 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15