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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
  • Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro reaches further (300mm vs 120mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Brand Nikon Tamron
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 24-120mm (wider) 70-300mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/4.0
Released 2010 n/a
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 13 n/a
Af motor SWM n/a
Elements 17 n/a
Weight g 710.0 n/a
Filter mm 77 62
Length mm 103.5 n/a
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 84.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.45 (closer focusing) 0.95
Max magnification 0.24 n/a

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

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

A popular telephoto zoom for Nikon DSLRs with a 62mm filter thread and a macro mode. It has no stabilization.

Pros

  • Macro mode
  • Compact for its range
  • Full-frame coverage
  • 62mm filter thread

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • No stabilization
  • Slower focusing than newer lenses

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