Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-EDvsTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
105mm / F2.8
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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
16-300mm / F3.5-6.3
24-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
When the 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO suits you better
- Weight210g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-300mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED116mm long × 83mm diameter
- 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO99.5mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED | Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 105mm | 16mm | +89mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 300mm | −195mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 31cm | 39cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 1.00× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 750g | 540g | +210g |
| Length | 116mm | 99.5mm | +16.5mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 75mm | +8mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2006 | 2014 | −8year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED relative to 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
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