Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro vs Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro and Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro.

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Product
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Name Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Release Year 2008 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No
Aperture
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal Length 70-200 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 145 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 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 89 mm 71 mm
Length 194 mm 83 mm
Weight 1150 gr 300 gr
Other
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HA001 DA15
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A001 Model A15