Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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
Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR | Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-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
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
1.1 m
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
AF-S
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| 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 Tele-Macro
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro: a macro zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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