Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2004 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 28-300 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 82 mm
Length 83 mm 186 mm
Weight 420 gr 1090 gr
Other
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061