Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
Help
 At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.9x
Help
 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.1 kg
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

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

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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
Aperture Wider aperture
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 VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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 Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

discussion Which do you think is better?

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