Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED vs Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED | SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2000 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Weight g | 1440.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 43 |
| Length mm | 222.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 90.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.45 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.14 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED
An AF-S version of the 300mm f/4 with internal focusing and a 77mm filter thread. It has no VR and weighs about 1.44kg.
Pros
- Sharp
- Silent Wave Motor
- Internal focusing
- Works with TC-14E
Cons
- No VR
- Heavy at 1.44kg
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
A 300mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.