Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 24-70 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 73 mm
Length 93 mm 83 mm
Weight 600 gr 420 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061