Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro vs Nikon AI-S Nikkor 200mm f/4
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 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro goes wider (180mm vs 200mm).
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 200mm f/4 reaches further (200mm vs 180mm).
| Spec | SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | AI-S Nikkor 200mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 180mm (wider) | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.47 (closer focusing) | 2.0 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 5 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 5 |
| Weight g | n/a | 540.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 68.0 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro
A long 180mm macro lens that offers 1:1 reproduction with a comfortable working distance. It has a 72mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 0.47 m.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Long working distance
- Sharp optics
- Solid build
Cons
- No stabilization
- Heavy at about 920 g
- Large for travel
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 200mm f/4
A light manual-focus 200mm f/4 introduced in 1975, with a 52mm filter thread and a weight of about 540g. It focuses down to 2m.
Pros
- Light at about 540g
- 52mm filter thread
- Compact
- Sharp stopped down
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slow for low light
- Some fringing wide open
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