Which is lighter, the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD or the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2?

The Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD weighs 1100 g, 10 g less than the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (1110 g).

Do the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 have image stabilization?

Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.

§ 03 Head to head

Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD vs Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Tamron 15–30mm f/2.8 is $100 cheaper. Tamron 15–30mm f/2.8 has a newer design.

Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is a 15–30mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a 15–30mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.

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Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

f/2.8 · 15–30mm · 1100 g

Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

f/2.8 · 15–30mm · 1110 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD better than the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2?

$100 cheaper ($1,199 launch price vs $1,299 launch price)

Why is the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 better than the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD?

Newer design (2018 vs 2015)

Specification

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Specification	Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD	Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Focal length	15–30mm	15–30mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	Full frame
Weight	1100 g (38.80 oz) ◆	1110 g (39.15 oz)
Dimensions	98.4 x 145 mm	145 x 98.4 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.28 m (11.02 inches)	0.28 m (11.02 inches)
Image stabilization	Yes	Yes
Weather sealing	Yes	Yes
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	9	9
Optical construction	18 elements / 13 groups	18 elements / 13 groups
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A	Canon EF, Nikon F
Released	2015	2018
Price	$1,199 launch price ◆	$1,299 launch price

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Tamron
B · Tamron

145 × 98.4 mm
145 × 98.4 mm

The Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is 10 g heavier than the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

Ultimas luces en el Mónsul by Aristides Díaz

Una tarde en el Mónsul by Aristides Díaz

Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

Un nuevo día en Los Gualchos by Aristides Díaz

Video reviews

4 on YouTube

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Questions

Which is lighter, the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD or the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2?: The Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD weighs 1100 g, 10 g less than the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (1110 g).
Do the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD and the Tamron SP 15-30 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 have image stabilization?: Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.