Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2006
Pick the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 390 g lighter (745 g vs 1135 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 143.5 mm vs 199 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Nikon
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
745 g
lighter
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
143.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
80 mm
slimmer
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
SWM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
2006
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 1.5 m both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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