Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:435 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:467 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:$199.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:$149.95
Length Short Help
117 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$199
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO-M DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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

$224 - $247
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$159
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$144
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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 More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$329
Zoom range Much more zoom
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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