Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR vs Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Nikon

AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

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Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR goes wider (70mm vs 100mm).
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR	100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm (wider)	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4.5
Released	2017	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	14	n/a
Af motor	Stepping motor	USD
Elements	18	n/a
Weight g	680.0	n/a
Filter mm	67	67
Length mm	146.0	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	80.5	n/a
Min focus m	1.2 (closer focusing)	1.5
Max magnification	0.25	n/a

Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

A full-frame telephoto zoom from 2017 with a stepping motor, VR and ED glass. It is a lighter alternative to the 70-300G VR.

Pros

VR
Quiet AF
Full-frame coverage
Light for its range

Cons

Needs an AF-P compatible body
Soft at 300mm
Slow aperture

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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