The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR and the Nikon 28-300mm 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. Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 115mm. The Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR with a length of 75mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR's 71mm 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 AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR weighs 354g, which means it is 446g (55%) lighter than the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR which has a weight of 800g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon 28-300mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR and the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G 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 AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR is also available in the Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron AF 28-200mm f3.8-5.6 XR has a focal range of 28-200mm and
7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a focal range of 28-300mm and 10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 450mm.
