Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

differences

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

Significantly more zoom

10.7x

5.5x

Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4.5

At its widest, the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

28 mm

55 mm

Around 50% better wide angle

Slightly shorter

99 mm

123 mm

Around 20% shorter

Slightly more magnification

1:3 (0.3x)

1:3.6 (0.3x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Tamron VC

Less risk of blur

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good image stabilization

28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:	Tamron VC
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	Nikon VR

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

Great zoom

28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:	10.7x
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	5.5x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Light weight
	0.6 kg

Good wide-angle

28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:	28 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	55 mm

Short

28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:	99 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	123 mm

Inexpensive

28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:	$599.95
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	$396.95

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

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a higher max f/stop

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$1,047

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

Has better macro

Doesn't have image stabilization

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Has a consant aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly less zoom

Significantly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769

Has a consant aperture

Significantly narrower aperture

Much less zoom

No image stabilization

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a silent focus motor

Better image stabilization

Significantly less zoom

Significantly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199

Slightly cheaper

Slightly shorter

No image stabilization

Worse telephoto

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Wider aperture

Shorter

Significantly worse telephoto

Less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

Wider aperture

Slightly lighter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Worse telephoto

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR