Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.
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Product |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Name | Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro | Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Manufacturer | Tamron | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Release Year | 2008 | 2009 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 1049 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Lens Type | Superzoom |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EF |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
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 | 49 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 270 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Focal Length | 18-270 mm | 100 mm |
Zoom Range | 252 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VC |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Length | 101 mm | 123 mm |
Weight | 550 gr | 625 gr |
Other |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | AB003 | ET-73 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model B003 |