Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-05-24
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon RF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 23 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,17
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Canon SSC (Super Spectra Coating) No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 28 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
172 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 71 mm
Length 25 mm 75 mm
Weight 120 gr 354 gr
Other
Canon RF 28mm F2.8 STM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-55 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A31