Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM vs Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM and Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Name | Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM | Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Tamron |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 2359 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 20 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 11 mm F5,6 at 18 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Focal Length | 14 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
7 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 |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 645 gr | 355 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8 L II USM |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Filter Type | Built-in Filter Holder | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | N/A | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included (Solid Construction) | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |