The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD with a length of 175mm, is 19mm 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD's 76mm 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD weighs 859g, which means it is 641g (42%) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 which has a weight of 1500g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD and the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD has a focal range of 70-210mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 315mm.
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.