Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.
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Product |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Name | Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L | Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Tamron |
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Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2007 |
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| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
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 | 200 cm | 49 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,15 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
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 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Construction | 25 elements / 20 groups | 18 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 28-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | 272 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
VC |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 128 mm | 78 mm |
| Length | 366 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 3620 gr | 555 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-120 (WII) | DA20 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A20 |