Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
| Spec | AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro | SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 70-200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.95 | 0.95 |
| Weight g | n/a | 1500 |
| Length mm | n/a | 194.0 |
Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
A popular telephoto zoom for Nikon DSLRs with a 62mm filter thread and a macro mode. It has no stabilization.
Pros
- Macro mode
- Compact for its range
- Full-frame coverage
- 62mm filter thread
Cons
- Slow aperture
- No stabilization
- Slower focusing than newer lenses
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron's first-generation f/2.8 telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation and a USD focus motor, later replaced by the G2. It weighs about 1,500 g and focuses as close as 1.3 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Built-in stabilization (VC)
- USD ring-type autofocus
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 1,500 g
- Autofocus and VC are less refined than on the G2
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