Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

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Nikon

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

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Tamron

100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (55mm vs 100mm).
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR	100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	55-300mm (wider)	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4.5
Released	2010	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	17	n/a
Weight g	530.0	n/a
Filter mm	58	67
Length mm	123.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	76.5	n/a
Min focus m	1.4 (closer focusing)	1.5

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 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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