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