Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2004 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 250 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 200 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 200-500 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 300 mm 77 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 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 93 mm 75 mm
Length 227 mm 72 mm
Weight 1237 gr 365 gr
Other
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 86 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-63 II
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A08