Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 2.9x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 99 mm vs 206 mm
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 2.1x shorter
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 3x larger in your photo
Cheaper $599.95 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,797 cheaper (4x less)
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 2.6x lighter
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:Tamron VC
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:28 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$1,047
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Length Is longer
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
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Aperture 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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization 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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length 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 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
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 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

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length 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

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

Travel lens

$199
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length 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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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