Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro

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Nikon

AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR	AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	55-300mm (wider)	70-300mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4.0 (faster)
Released	2010	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	17	n/a
Weight g	530.0	n/a
Filter mm	58	n/a
Length mm	123.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	76.5	n/a
Min focus m	1.4	n/a

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.

Pros

Long reach
VR
Compact for its range

Cons

Slow aperture
Softens at 300mm
Plastic build

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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