Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO

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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD over Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO over Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD vs Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 VC USD	Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD
Brand	Tamron	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$899.95	$769.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Sony Alpha	Sony Alpha
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-200mm	70-200mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	Unknown	-
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	23	19
Optical Groups	17	16
Special Elements	unknown	3 LD elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.3m	0.95m
Max Magnification	0.13X	0.32X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1470g	1330g
Diameter	86mm	90mm
Length	197mm	194mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic and metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	77mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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