Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR IIvsTamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
55-200mm / F4-5.6
83-300mm equiv.
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
70-300mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II suits you better
- Weight465g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.1m
When the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
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 DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II83mm long × 70.5mm diameter
- SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD142.7mm long × 81.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.5m | −0.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 300g | 765g | −465g |
| Length | 83mm | 142.7mm | −59.7mm |
| Diameter | 70.5mm | 81.5mm | −11mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 62mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2010 | +5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II relative to SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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