Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di vs Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di and Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Name Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Release Year 2003 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD 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 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 250 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F5 at 200 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Focal Length 28-75 mm 200-500 mm
Zoom Range 47 mm 300 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 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 93 mm
Length 92 mm 227 mm
Weight 510 gr 1237 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 86 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A08