Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Tamron

SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II	SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	70-200mm	70-200mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Filter mm	77	77
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Min focus m	1.4	0.95 (closer focusing)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The second-generation 70-200mm f/2.8 pro telephoto for Nikon FX cameras, with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Vibration reduction
Sharp

Cons

Heavy (about 1.5 kg)
Focus breathing at close range
Larger than the f/4

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO: a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens with a 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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