The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD and the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR with a length of 171mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD'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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD weighs 859g, which means it is 481g (35%) lighter than the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR which has a weight of 1340g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD and the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D 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 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD has a focal range of 70-210mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 315mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR has a focal range of 80-400mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 120 - 600mm.