Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM vs Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro

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Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Release Year 2010 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 76 mm
Length 116 mm 116 mm
Weight 435 gr 435 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA17 DA17
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other This is an updated version of the Tamron 70-300, for Nikon cameras that lack a built in autofocus motor. There is a version with build in autofocus motor, for Nikon cameras. Check ”Options”