Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR vs Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR

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Tamron

SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR is faster by 1.7 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.0), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR goes wider (120mm vs 150mm).
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD reaches further (600mm vs 300mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR	SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Focal length	120-300mm (wider)	150-600mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/5.0
Released	2020	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	19	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	25	n/a
Weight g	3250.0	n/a
Filter mm	112	95
Length mm	303.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	128.0	n/a
Min focus m	2.0 (closer focusing)	2.7

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR

A 2020 telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, fluorite and SR elements and VR. It weighs about 3.25kg and takes 112mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
VR
Weather-sealed build
Fluorite and SR elements

Cons

Heavy at 3.25kg
Large 112mm filter size
Minimum focus of 2m

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Tamron's first 150-600mm telephoto zoom, popular with bird and wildlife photographers. It has Vibration Compensation, a USD motor, a 95mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 2.7 m.

Pros

Wide 150-600mm range
Built-in stabilization (VC)
USD focus motor
Zoom lock

Cons

Heavy and long when extended
Slow aperture at 600mm
Later G2 version has improved focus and VC

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