Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR vs Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

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Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is faster by 0.6 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD goes wider (100mm vs 200mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR reaches further (500mm vs 400mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E 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	200-500mm	100-400mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/5.6	f/4.5 (faster)
Released	2015	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	12	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	19	n/a
Weight g	2300.0	n/a
Filter mm	95	67
Length mm	256.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	108.0	n/a
Min focus m	2.2	1.5 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.22	n/a

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR

A large telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount DSLRs with a constant f/5.6 aperture and vibration reduction, popular for wildlife.

Pros

Constant f/5.6
500mm reach
Vibration reduction
Electromagnetic diaphragm

Cons

Large and heavy (2.3 kg)
95mm filter thread

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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