Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2005 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No
Aperture
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 55-200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 172 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 71 mm
Length 83 mm 75 mm
Weight 300 gr 354 gr
Other
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA15 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15 Model A31