Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

Tamron

SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Specification comparison
Spec	AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED	SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm	70-300mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/4.0
Released	2000	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	9	n/a
Af motor	screw-drive	USD
Elements	13	n/a
Weight g	425	n/a
Filter mm	62	62
Length mm	116.5	n/a
Diameter mm	74.0	n/a
Min focus m	1.5	1.5
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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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