Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM and Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di .

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Product
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Name Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Release Year 2011 2003
Release Date
MSRP 12999 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 450 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Focal Length 600 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
47 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 168 mm 73 mm
Length 448 mm 92 mm
Weight 3920 gr 510 gr
Other
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-160 (WII) N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Lens Bag 600B