Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2004 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di 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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di 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 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 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 90 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 128 mm
Length 97 mm 232 mm
Weight 405 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 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