Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 100 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 Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 77 mm 71 mm
Length 123 mm 75 mm
Weight 625 gr 354 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-73 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A31