Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di vs Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di and Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM .

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Product
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Name Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Release Year 2004 1993
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 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 34 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 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
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 20 mm
F4,5 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Focal Length 17-35 mm 20-35 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm 15 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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 86 mm 68 mm
Weight 440 gr 340 gr
Other
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Canon EF 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A05