Tamron
75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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Tamron
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef vs the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f.
Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.9 (0.3x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 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

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
75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef:435 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:458 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef:$164.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:$199.00
Length Short Help
75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef:119 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f:117 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef:75 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f: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 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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
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 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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
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 Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

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

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f
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 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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

Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$144
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 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
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef
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
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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 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 Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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