The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD with a length of 87mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 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 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD weighs 440g, 4% (20g) lighter than the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD's weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 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
Both the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 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 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17-35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8-4.