Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC vs Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC and Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM .

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Product
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Name Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Release Year 2007 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II 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 49 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F4,5 at 105 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Focal Length 28-300 mm 28-105 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 77 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 75 mm
Length 99 mm 72 mm
Weight 555 gr 365 gr
Other
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Canon EF 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU DA20 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20