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 VC 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 VC LD with a length of 78mm, is 18mm 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 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD's 74mm 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 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD weighs 540g, 2% (15g) lighter than the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD's weight of 555g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD and the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD 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 AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (FX) 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.
