The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di with a length of 149mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Size and Weight 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 70-180mm F2.8 Di weighs 815g, 5% (50g) lighter than the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2's weight of 865g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 and the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-180mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
