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TAMRON 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD (Model B028)
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
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Nikon Z 50
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
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| 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 |