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

vs

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 3.6x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 55 mm
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 Around 50% 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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Slightly lighter 335 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly cheaper $224.15 vs $599.95
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 The best price we've seen is $376 cheaper (2.7x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:Nikon VR
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:99 mm
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:100 mm
Weight Light weight Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:0.6 kg
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:335 g
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:55 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:$599.95
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:$224.15

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization 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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180
Image stabilization 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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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 Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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 More magnification
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor 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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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