Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2009 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 29 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 17-50 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 77 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 75 mm
Length 94 mm 72 mm
Weight 570 gr 365 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B005