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Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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At its widest, the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Tamron VC
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Less risk of blur
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 5.5x vs 4.3x
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Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 70 mm
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More than 20% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron VC
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:f/4
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:f/4.5
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:$449.00
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:$396.95
Weight Light weight Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:0.8 kg
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:0.6 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:70 mm
AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:55 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

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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

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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 Has better macro
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f Competitors

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Disadvantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$259

Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$259

Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR.

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