Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 1993 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 28-70 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 42 mm 272 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 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 117 mm 83 mm
Weight 880 gr 420 gr
Other
Canon EF 28-70mm F2.8 L USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83B AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061