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Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

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Verdict at a glance

  • Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22... is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 210mm).
Specification comparison
Spec SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...
Brand Tamron Vivitar
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 70-300mm 70-210mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (faster)
Af motor USD n/a
Filter mm 62 n/a
Stabilized Yes n/a
Min focus m 1.5 n/a

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

A stabilized full-frame telephoto zoom from Tamron with a USD focus motor and a 62mm filter thread. It focuses as close as 1.5 m.

Pros

  • Vibration Compensation
  • USD autofocus
  • Full-frame coverage
  • Compact for a stabilized telephoto

Cons

  • Slow at 300mm
  • Plastic build
  • Soft at the long end wide open

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...

Vivitar Series One 70-210mm 1:3.5 SN 22...: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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