The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD and the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD 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 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD with a length of 84mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD's 73mm 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 LD weighs 420g, which means it is 120g (22%) lighter than the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-300mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3.
