The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD 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 70-200mm f2.8 LD weighs 1330g, 11% (170g) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
