Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II vs Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tamron
SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II is faster by 1.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is lighter by 2390g.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 200mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Released | n/a | 1979 |
| Weight g | 2930 | 540 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 58 |
| Length mm | 204.0 | 112.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 124.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.9 | 1.7 (closer focusing) |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 5 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II
Nikon's revision of Nikon's 200mm f/2, with VR and Nano Crystal Coat, introduced in 2010. It is a large, fast prime.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- VR II
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Weather-sealed build
Cons
- About 2.9kg
- Large
Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2
A 200mm f/3.5 telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP 200mm f/3.5 Adaptall-2 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.