The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di and the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR with a length of 120mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di's 76mm diameter.
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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di weighs 620g, which means it is 210g (25%) lighter than the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di is also available in the Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-300mm but while Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F6.3, the Nikon 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR's widest aperture value is
F3.5 - F5.6.
