Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2003 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L 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 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L 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 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 47 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 180 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 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 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 165 mm 107 mm
Weight 920 gr 670 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A EW-83H
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B01