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Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
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Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD

SuperZoom | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
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Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD

SuperZoom | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
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Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD vs Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD and Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD, two SuperZoom lenses by Tamron. Both cameras have the same focal length and max apertures of 28-300mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F6.3 so they are very comparable in this regard.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD Key Specs

  • 28-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 555g.
  • Diameter: 99mm
  • Length: 78mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
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Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD Key Specs

  • 28-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format:
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 540g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 96mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
  • Max Magnification:0.29x
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Reasons to choose Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro over Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs 7 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length 78mm vs 96mm 18mm shorter
Reasons to choose Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD over Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
Weight 540g vs 555g 15g lighter
Diameter 74mm vs 99mm 25mm smaller in diameter
Max Magnification 0.29x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
Image Stabilization Yes vs Yes Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
Internal Zoom No vs No Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust

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Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD vs Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD
Brand Tamron Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-300mm 28-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock Yes Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.7X 10.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3 F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0 F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Optical Elements 18 19
Optical Groups 13 15
Special Elements unknown unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.49m 0.49m
Max Magnification unknown 0.29X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 555g 540g
Diameter 99mm 74mm
Length 78mm 96mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code flower shaped hood Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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