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. |