Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Release Year 2004 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Focal Length 90 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 88 mm
Length 97 mm 111 mm
Weight 405 gr 635 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-88
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A