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

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF 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 Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2006 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 Asph IF
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 Asph IF
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 Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
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 Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 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 Asph IF
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 No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 128 mm
Length 83 mm 232 mm
Weight 430 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16