Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VRvsTamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
70-200mm / F2.8
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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 NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.1m
When the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD suits you better
- Weight665g lighter, so easier to carry
- 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 NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR202.5mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD142.7mm long × 81.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.5m | −0.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.43kg | 765g | +665g |
| Length | 202.5mm | 142.7mm | +59.8mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 81.5mm | +7mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 62mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 | +6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR 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 NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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