Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC

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 VC.

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Product
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Name Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
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 VC
Release Year 2023 2009
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 VC
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 VC
Mount Sony E Canon EF-SNikon 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 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 19 cm 29 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 VC
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 VC
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  14 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 VC
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 Yes
VC
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 VC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 79 mm
Length 114 mm 94 mm
Weight 460 gr 570 gr
Other
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A AB003
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B005