Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF vs Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L USM .

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L USM
Release Year 2006 1993
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1339 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L 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 F5.6 L 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 F5.6 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 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 F5.6 L USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 7 elements  /  6 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 F5.6 L 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 No
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 F5.6 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 90 mm
Length 83 mm 256 mm
Weight 430 gr 1250 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Canon EF 400mm F5.6 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU N/A Utdragbart
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16