Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)

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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
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Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
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 29 cm 27 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
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 Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 73 mm
Length 94 mm 83 mm
Weight 570 gr 430 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF (motorized)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 DA09
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B005 Model A16 but this version adds autofocus motor for Nikon cameras.