Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM and Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD.

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Product
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU A005
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Release Year 2010 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 81 mm
Length 116 mm 142 mm
Weight 435 gr 765 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA17 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This is an updated version of the Tamron 70-300, for Nikon cameras that lack a built in autofocus motor. Model A005