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

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Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU B008
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Release Year 2008 2010
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 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 16 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 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal Length 18-270 mm 18-270 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm 252 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 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 74 mm
Length 101 mm 96 mm
Weight 550 gr 450 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 DA18
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B003 Model B008