Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

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Product
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP 2499 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 25 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Construction 18 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 17 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 88 mm 89 mm
Length 106 mm 194 mm
Weight 820 gr 1150 gr
Other
Canon TS-E 17mm F4 L
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001