Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2008 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS 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 95 cm 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 70-200 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 130 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 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 89 mm 128 mm
Length 194 mm 232 mm
Weight 1150 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HA001 ET-120
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001