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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
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the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
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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 Nikon-f:458 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6G:467 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$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

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 image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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

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

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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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
Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Wildlife lens

$120

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

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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f.

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Aperture Much wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom

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