Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Cheaper $769.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,628 cheaper (3.1x less)
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Slightly shorter 194 mm vs 206 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:194 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:206 mm

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:1.1 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg

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

competitors

Shared 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
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 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
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 Nikon-f
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
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD 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
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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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