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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF and Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU A068
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Release Year 2006 2023
Release Date 2023-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Sony E
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
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 SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 19 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,6x
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
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 SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 75 mm
Length 83 mm 114 mm
Weight 430 gr 460 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16