Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro

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Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD over Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Image Stabilization	Yes vs None	Sharper Images

Reasons to choose Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD	Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD
Brand	Tamron	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$449.00	$126.23
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 - F5.6	F4.0 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F32.0 - F45.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	13
Optical Groups	12	9
Special Elements	1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.5m	0.95m
Max Magnification	0.25X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Extending front
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	765g	435g
Diameter	82mm	77mm
Length	143mm	117mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	62mm	62mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	DA-17
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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