The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G 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. Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 215mm. The Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD with a length of 127mm, is 88mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD's 84mm 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 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD weighs 790g, which means it is 680g (46%) lighter than the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR which has a weight of 1470g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD and the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
