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Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Compared to the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2012 | 2005 |
| Year Discontinued | 2017 | |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 18/13 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84° 04' -34° 21' | 84° - 23° 20' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/4.0-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.1 oz (825g) | 23.7 oz (670g) |
| Actual Weight | 28.9 oz (820g) | 23.5 oz (665g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.9 oz (25g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 29.8 oz (845g) | 24.5 oz (695g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.47 x 4.27” (88.2 x 108.5mm) | 3.29 x 4.21” (83.5 x 107mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.47 x 4.72” (88 x 120mm) | 3.28 x 4.49” (83.3 x 114.1mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.88” (149.4mm) | 5.77” (146.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.16” (29.4mm) | 1.28” (32.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.99 x 1.76” (101.3 x 44.8mm) | 4.17 x 1.7” (105.9 x 43.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.17 - 7.33” (156.8 - 186.2mm) | 6.06 - 7.33” (153.8 - 186.2mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.41” / 1.58” (10.4mm / 40.2mm) | 1.16” / 0.81” (29.4mm / 20.7mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USD | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 100° | 122° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.96” (380mm) | 17.72” (450mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 13.5” / 13.7” (343mm / 348mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.20x | 0.23x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.6-0.4x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.61x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 80° | 57° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / | Y / EW-83H Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | Y / 3 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 28mm = 2.89' 35mm = 4.08' 50mm = 5.77' 70mm = 7.67' |
24mm = 2.83' 28mm = 3.25' 50mm = 5.80' 70mm = 7.03' 105mm = 11.35' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 881mm 35mm = 1244mm 50mm = 1760mm 70mm = 2342mm |
24mm = 863 28mm = 990 50mm = 1768 70mm = 2143 105mm = 3461 |
| Review | Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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