Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.
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Product |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Name | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS | Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Manufacturer | Canon | Tamron |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Release Year | 2009 | 2007 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 499 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Superzoom |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Mount | Canon EF-S | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 49 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F5,6 at 135 mm Variable Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 28 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 18 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Focal Length | 18-135 mm | 28-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 117 mm | 272 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
VC |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Length | 101 mm | 99 mm |
Weight | 455 gr | 555 gr |
Other |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | EW-73B | DA20 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model A20 |