The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC weighs 1951g, 2% (59g) lighter than the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2's weight of 2010g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC have the same Filter thread size of 95mm.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Sony Alpha and Canon EF mounts.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F5-6.3.