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 SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 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 SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is the longer of the two lenses at 194mm. The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 with a length of 158mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2'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 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 weighs 865g, which means it is 635g (42%) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 which has a weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di G2 has a focal range of 70-180mm and
2.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 270mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
