Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD vs Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD and Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM .

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Product
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Name Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU A068
Release Date and Price
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Release Year 2023 1999
Release Date 2023-08-23
MSRP N/A 234 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Mount Sony E Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
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 19 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,6x
Aperture
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 75 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Focal Length 17-50 mm 75-300 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 225 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
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 71 mm
Length 114 mm 122 mm
Weight 460 gr 480 gr
Other
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Canon EF 75-300mm F4-5.6 III USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-60
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A