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 Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has the Pentax KAF 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
