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Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD Lens Compared to the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2006 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 20/14 | 20/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° 21' - 11° 46' | 34°- 12° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 29° – 10° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 19°30' – 7° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-32 | f/4.0-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 30.3 oz (859g) | 26.8 oz (760g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.8 oz (845g) | 26.8 oz (760g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.4 oz (40g) | 2.5 oz (70g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 4.8 oz (135g) | 4.9 oz (139g) |
| In-Use Weight | 36 oz (1020g) | 34.2 oz (969g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.99 x 6.9” (76 x 175.3mm) | 2.99 x 6.77” (76 x 172mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.08 x 7.23” (78 x 183.6mm) | 3.02 x 7.1” (76.6 x 180.3mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.8” (121.2mm) | 3.9” (98.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.23” (183.6mm) | 7.1” (180.3mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.38 x 2.83” (85.9 x 71.9mm) | 3.94 x 3.15” (100 x 80mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 9.81 - 9.81” (249.2 - 249.2mm) | 9.99 - 9.99” (253.7 - 253.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.12” / 1.51” (28.5mm / 38.4mm) | 1.49” / 1.83” (37.8mm / 46.5mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm 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 | 182° | 135° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 37.4” (950mm) | 47.24” (1200mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 34.53” / 34.72” (877mm / 882mm) | 45.79” / 46.14” (1163mm / 1172mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.32x | 0.21x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.23-0.06x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.37-0.14x | |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 74° | 72° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | O / Y | O / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HA034 Buy ► | Y / ET-74 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / Y |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | Y / 3 / |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / LP1224 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.71' 100mm = 11.93' 135mm = 15.96' 210mm = 23.69' 294mm = 32.62' (w/ 1.4x) 420mm = 45.25 (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 8.70' 85mm = 10.04' 100mm = 12.10' 135mm = 15.91' 200mm = 22.92' 280mm = 30.53' (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 44.28' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2656mm 100mm = 3635mm 135mm = 4865mm 210mm = 7221mm 294mm = 9945mm (w/ 1.4x) 420mm = 13791mm (w/ 2.0x) |
70mm = 2652mm 85mm = 3059mm 100mm = 3688mm 135mm = 4849mm 200mm = 6986mm 280mm = 9306mm (w/ 1.4x) 400mm = 13496mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD Lens | Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens |
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