Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.45 m vs 0.95 m
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, general FX use
Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 120mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Weight |
710 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
103.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.24×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 13 groups
|
13 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
A constant-f/4 standard zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction, popular as a walk-around lens.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Vibration reduction
- Useful 24-120mm range
Cons
- Distortion at 24mm
- Slower than f/2.8
Our notes
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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