Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Weight g | 745.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 62 |
| Length mm | 143.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | 0.95 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.
Pros
- Light (745 g)
- Vibration reduction
- Silent-wave AF
Cons
- Soft at 300mm
- Variable aperture
- Slow in low light
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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