Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2004 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro 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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 82 mm
Length 86 mm 186 mm
Weight 440 gr 1090 gr
Other
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A05