Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

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

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Product
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU A005
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2010 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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 SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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 SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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 Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 81 mm 73 mm
Length 142 mm 83 mm
Weight 765 gr 420 gr
Other
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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 N/A AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A005 Model A061