Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2007

AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR

f/4335 gAF-S

Full specs

Tamron

AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR if

You want a wider view: 55mm 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

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.1 m

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR and the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Type	Zoom	Macro
Format	APS-C	not listed
Focal length	55-200mm	70-300mm
Weight	335 g	not listed
Length	99.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	73 mm	not listed
Filter thread	52 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	1.1 m	0.95 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.5×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	13 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	AF-S	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2007	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR

A 55-200mm f/4-5.6 APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction and Silent Wave Motor autofocus. A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon DX cameras that pairs with the 18-55mm kit l...

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.