The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II and the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD weighs 300g, 10% (35g) lighter than the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II's weight of 335g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II and the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G VR II and the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
55-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0 - F5.6.
