Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro vs Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro and Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro.

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Product
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Name Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Release Year 2005 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No
Aperture
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Focal Length 55-200 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 130 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 89 mm
Length 83 mm 194 mm
Weight 300 gr 1150 gr
Other
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA15 HA001
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15 Model A001