The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD 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 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD with a length of 78mm, is 49mm 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 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD's 84mm 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 AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD weighs 555g, 29% (235g) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD's weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a focal range of 28-300mm and 10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 450mm.
