Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) vs Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) and Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD.
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Product |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Name | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) | Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Tamron |
| SKU | A068 | |
Release Date and Price |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2023 |
| Release Date | 2023-08-23 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal | |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| 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 | 27 cm | 19 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 4,6x | |
Aperture |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Focal Length | 17-50 mm | 17-50 mm |
| Zoom Range | 33 mm | 33 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 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Length | 83 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 430 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized) |
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | DA09 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A16 but this version adds autofocus motor for Nikon cameras. |
