Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro vs Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro and Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM .

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Product
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Name Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Release Year 2005 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1089 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Focal Length 55-200 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 82 mm
Length 83 mm 112 mm
Weight 300 gr 750 gr
Other
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA15 ET-78 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15