Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM and Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di .

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Product
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Name Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Release Year 2012 2003
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 23 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Focal Length 28 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
47 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 73 mm
Length 52 mm 92 mm
Weight 260 gr 510 gr
Other
Canon EF 28mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-65B N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Soft Lens Pouch LP1014