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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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| Main features | ||
| Type | All-in-one superzoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras | Super-telephoto zoom lens |
| Announced | 2017-06-23 | 2020-08-04 |
| Focal length | 18–400 mm | 100–400 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF; Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Price | $649 original US launch price (2017) | $1,499.99 original US list price (2020) |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5–6.3 | f/5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22–40 | f/22 |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | 9 |
| Aperture notes | Circular diaphragm | Circular diaphragm |
| Optical layout | ||
| Elements | 16 | 21 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Special elements / coatings | LD low-dispersion and aspherical elements | Four ED, two Super HR and two HR elements; ZERO coating |
| Image stabilisation | Optical VC, 2.5 stops (CIPA) | Optical IS, up to 3 stops; not compatible with Sync IS |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m | 1.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:2.9 at 400 mm | 0.29× at 400 mm |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Motor type | HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive) motor | MSC stepping motor |
| Full time manual | No; switch to MF to adjust focus manually | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal focusing | Internal rear focusing |
| Distance scale | No | No |
| DoF scale | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Moisture-resistant construction | Dust- and splash-resistant construction; IPX1 splash resistance when paired with a compatible weather-sealed camera |
| Weight, g | 710 | 1120 |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Length | 123.9 mm (Canon); 121.4 mm (Nikon) | 205.7 mm |
| Colour | Black | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary, extending | Rotary, extending |
| Zoom lock | Yes, at 18 mm | Yes, at 100 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Filter notes | Stacking filters or using a thick filter may vignette | |
| Hood supplied | Yes, flower-shaped hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | HB028 | LH-76D |
| Tripod collar | No | Yes, removable |
| Links | ||
| Buy here | Buy here | Buy here |
| 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 |