Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Name Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Release Year 2003 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Focal Length 28-75 mm 17-50 mm
Zoom Range 47 mm 33 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 73 mm
Length 92 mm 83 mm
Weight 510 gr 430 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16