The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD and the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC 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 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD with a length of 78mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a larger diameter of 99mm compared to the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD's 74mm 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 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD weighs 540g, which means it is 15g (2%) lighter than the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD which has a weight of 555g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD and the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD and the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-300mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.