The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD and the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 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.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD and the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD have the same Filter thread size of 86mm.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200-500mm and the fastest aperture of
F5.0 - F6.3.
