Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 vs Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 and Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM .

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Product
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Name Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Manufacturer Tamron Canon
SKU A065
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Release Year 2023 1996
Release Date 2023-08-09
MSRP N/A 1579 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Mount Sony E Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 2,6
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 14 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Focal Length 70-180 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
Vibration Compensation
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 157 mm 82 mm
Length 83 mm 186 mm
Weight 855 gr 1090 gr
Other
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-78II
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A