Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

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Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 2012 2008
Release Date 2012-07-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Canon EF-M Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspheric elements No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 18-55 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 61 mm 89 mm
Length 61 mm 194 mm
Weight 210 gr 1150 gr
Other
Canon EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-54 HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001