Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD Top Features

70-300mm Focal Range
F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 435g.
Diameter: 77mm
Length: 117mm
Min Focus Distance:0.95m

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD Top Features

70-300mm Focal Range
F4.0 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 765g.
Diameter: 82mm
Length: 143mm
Min Focus Distance:1.5m
Max Magnification:0.25x

Our Winner: Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight	435g vs 765g	330g lighter
Diameter	77mm vs 82mm	5mm smaller in diameter
Length	117mm vs 143mm	26mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance	0.95m vs 1.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Pros Of Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD over Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Focus Type	Internal Focusing vs Extending front	Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Max Magnification	0.25x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro and Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD vs Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 LD	Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD
Brand	Tamron	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	No
Zoom Lock	–	No
Zoom Ratio	4.3X	4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 – F5.6	F4.0 – F5.6
Min Aperture	F32.0	F32.0 – F45.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	13	17
Optical Groups	9	12
Special Elements	unknown	1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.95m	1.5m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.25X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	435g	765g
Diameter	77mm	82mm
Length	117mm	143mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	62mm	62mm
Filter Notes	–	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	DA-17	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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