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Parameters TAMRON 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028)
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
Nikon Z 50
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Main features
Type All-in-one superzoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras Super-telephoto zoom lens SLR-style mirrorless Standard zoom lens Telephoto zoom lens
Announced 2017-06-23 2020-08-04 2019-10-10 2019-10-10 2014-11-10
Connectivity USB 2.0 Micro-B, HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone input, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Storage types 1x UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC
Focal length 18–400 mm 100–400 mm 16–50 mm 100–400 mm
Lens mount Canon EF; Nikon F Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z Nikon Z Canon EF
Focal length multiplier 1.5×
Price $649 original US launch price (2017) $1,499.99 original US list price (2020) Launch MSRP: $859.95 (body only) $299.95 original US suggested retail price (2019) $2,199 US estimated launch price (2014)
Sensor
Max resolution 5568 x 3712
Other resolutions 4176 x 2784, 2784 x 1856, 3712 x 3712, 2784 x 2784, 1856 x 1856, 5568 x 3128, 4176 x 2344, 2784 x 1560
Effective pixels, Mp 20.9
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size APS-C / Nikon DX (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Sensivity, ISO ISO 100–51,200; expandable to 204,800
Processor EXPEED 6
Color Depth, bit 12
Image stabilisation Lens-based optical VR with compatible lenses; electronic VR for video
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size 3.2″
Screen resolution 1,040,000
Touch screen Yes
Screen type Tilting TFT LCD
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Electronic OLED
Viewfinder coverage 100%
Viewfinder magnification 1.02×
Viewfinder resolution 2,360,000
Photography features
Format JPEG, NEF (RAW)
Shutter speed 30–1/4000 sec; bulb, time
Continuous drive 11 fps
Manual exposure mode Yes
Built-in flash Yes
Videography features
Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p/25p/24p; 1920 x 1080 @ 120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p; Full HD slow motion @ 30p (4×), 25p (4×), 24p (5×)
Format MOV, MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC)
Aperture
Maximum aperture f/3.5–6.3 f/5–6.3 f/3.5–6.3 f/4.5–5.6
Minimum aperture f/22–40 f/22 f/22–40 f/32–40 (1/3-stop settings)
Aperture ring No No No dedicated aperture ring; aperture can be assigned to the control ring No
Number of diaphragm blades 7 9 7 9
Aperture notes Circular diaphragm Circular diaphragm Rounded diaphragm opening Circular diaphragm; electronically controlled aperture
Optical layout
Elements 16 21 9 21
Groups 11 15 7 16
Special elements / coatings LD low-dispersion and aspherical elements Four ED, two Super HR and two HR elements; ZERO coating One ED element and four aspherical elements; Super Integrated Coating One fluorite and one Super UD element; Air Sphere Coating; fluorine coating on front and rear surfaces
Image stabilisation Optical VC, 2.5 stops (CIPA) Optical IS, up to 3 stops; not compatible with Sync IS Optical VR, up to 4.5 stops Optical IS, up to 4 stops; 3 modes
Focus
Number of focus points 209
Minimum focus 0.45 m 1.3 m 0.2 m at 24 mm 0.98 m
Maximum magnification 1:2.9 at 400 mm 0.29× at 400 mm 0.2× 0.31× at 400 mm
Autofocus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Motor type HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive) motor MSC stepping motor Stepping motor (STM) Ring-type USM
Full time manual No; switch to MF to adjust focus manually Yes Yes, with compatible lenses Yes, via assignable control ring (M/A) Yes, in One-Shot AF
Focus method Internal focusing Internal rear focusing Hybrid phase- and contrast-detection; single-point, dynamic-area, wide-area, auto-area, subject tracking and eye detection; AF-S, AF-C, AF-A and video AF-F Internal focusing Internal focusing
Distance scale No No No physical distance scale Yes
DoF scale No No No
Physical
Battery life, shots 300
Environmentally sealed Moisture-resistant construction Dust- and splash-resistant construction; IPX1 splash resistance when paired with a compatible weather-sealed camera Yes; less extensively sealed than the Z 6 and Z 7 Dust- and water-resistant construction
Weight (inc. batteries), g 450
Dimensions 126.5 x 93.5 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.4″)
Weight, g 710 1120 135 1570
Diameter 79 mm 86.4 mm 70 mm 94 mm
Length 123.9 mm (Canon); 121.4 mm (Nikon) 205.7 mm 32 mm when retracted 193 mm
Materials Magnesium-alloy frame
Colour Black Black Black Black White
Zoom method Rotary, extending Rotary, extending Rotary zoom ring; extending, retractable construction Rotary, extending
Zoom lock Yes, at 18 mm Yes, at 100 mm Locks in the retracted position; unlocks by rotating the zoom ring Adjustable zoom resistance; no separate locking switch
Filter thread 72 mm 72 mm 46 mm 77 mm
Filter notes Stacking filters or using a thick filter may vignette Screw-in filters; use one at a time and remove the hood before attaching a filter Hood has an access window for adjusting a circular polarizing filter
Hood supplied Yes, flower-shaped hood supplied Yes No; available separately Yes
Hood product code HB028 LH-76D HN-40 ET-83D
Tripod collar No Yes, removable No Yes, removable tripod foot
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Hidden parameters
Camera signatures TAMRON 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD B028 OLYMPUS M.100-400mm F5.0-6.3 NIKON Z 50 NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM