Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR goes wider (24mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 120mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USD |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Weight g | 710.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 62 |
| Length mm | 103.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 84.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 1.5 |
| 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 SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
A stabilized full-frame telephoto zoom from Tamron with a USD focus motor and a 62mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 1.5 m.
Pros
- Vibration Compensation
- USD autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Compact for a stabilized telephoto
Cons
- Slow at 300mm
- Plastic build
- Soft at the long end wide open
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