Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2006 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Canon EFNikon 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
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
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
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 272 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
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 116 mm 83 mm
Weight 435 gr 420 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA17 AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other There is a version with build in autofocus motor, for Nikon cameras. Check ”Options” Model A061