Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.

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Product
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Name Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Release Year 2011 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
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 200 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Construction 25 elements  /  20 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Focal Length 200-400 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 200 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter Yes No
Teleconverter Multiplier 1.4x N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 78 mm
Length 366 mm 99 mm
Weight 3620 gr 555 gr
Other
Canon EF 200-400mm F4 IS L
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-120 (WII) DA20
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20