Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 4.3x vs 3.6x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Lighter 335 g vs 0.8 kg
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 2.3x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 55 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
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 DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:$224.15
Weight Light weight Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:0.8 kg
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:335 g
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:70 mm
AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED:55 mm

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

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
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
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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

Advantages

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

$309
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$309
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Weight Heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$109 - $197
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$159
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

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