Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Product
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU A065
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2023 2009
Release Date 2023-08-09
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Sony E Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 2,6 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 70-180 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
Vibration Compensation
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 157 mm 77 mm
Length 83 mm 123 mm
Weight 855 gr 625 gr
Other
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A