Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $599.95 vs $1,046.95
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 The best price we've seen is $447 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly shorter 99 mm vs 115 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
10.7x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef:Tamron VC
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef

Travel lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$299
Length Shorter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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