Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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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
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 11.1x vs 10.7x
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 Almost the same
Slightly cheaper $349.00 vs $599.95
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 The best price we've seen is $251 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:10.7x
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:11.1x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f:Tamron VC
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
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 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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM 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
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 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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
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
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
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 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

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

Sports lens

$769
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Image stabilization 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

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

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro

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

Macro lens

$199
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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