Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM vs Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM and Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II .

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Product
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Name Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Focal Length 18-250 mm 18-250 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 232 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 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 74 mm
Length 84 mm 84 mm
Weight 430 gr 430 gr
Other
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 62 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