The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 406g, 7% (34g) lighter than the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD's weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Sony Alpha, Pentax KAF and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5-4.5.