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

vs

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)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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

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 AF: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 AF:$119.95
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 Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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

$229 - $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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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 Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f 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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 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
Length Longer
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF 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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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 Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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