Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro vs Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro and Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2004 1998
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 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 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 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
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 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 90 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
107 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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 78 mm
Length 97 mm 96 mm
Weight 405 gr 540 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-78B II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A