Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM vs Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM and Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II .

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Product
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Name Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Manufacturer Canon Tamron
SKU 9519B002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Release Year 2014 2005
Release Date 2014-05-13
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 299 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
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 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 22 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 10 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 11 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings UD lens element and enhanced lens coatings No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Focal Length 10-18 mm 11-18 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm 7 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 83 mm
Length 72 mm 78 mm
Weight 240 gr 355 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73C N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A