Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2010 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
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 95 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 76 mm 128 mm
Length 116 mm 232 mm
Weight 435 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA17 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This is an updated version of the Tamron 70-300, for Nikon cameras that lack a built in autofocus motor.