Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM vs Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM and Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM.

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Product
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Name Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Release Year 2012 2007
Release Date
MSRP 849 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
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 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Construction 11 elements  /  9 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Focal Length 24 mm 18-250 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
232 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 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 68 mm 74 mm
Length 56 mm 84 mm
Weight 280 gr 430 gr
Other
Canon EF 24mm F2.8 IS USM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 62 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