Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2009 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 29 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 17-50 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 128 mm
Length 94 mm 232 mm
Weight 570 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B005