Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.

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Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Release Year 2008 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
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 49 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Focal Length 18-270 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 78 mm
Length 101 mm 99 mm
Weight 550 gr 555 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 DA20
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B003 Model A20