Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM vs Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM and Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Name | Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM | Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Tamron |
| SKU | B008 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Release Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 10499 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| 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 | 370 cm | 49 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 270 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 18-270 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
252 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
IS |
Yes
VC |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 146 mm | 74 mm |
| Length | 383 mm | 96 mm |
| Weight | 3190 gr | 450 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM |
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-138 (WII) | DA18 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Lens Bag 500B | Model B008 |
