The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD and the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED 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 AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED with a length of 79mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED's 68mm 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. Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED weighs 255g, 15% (45g) lighter than the Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD's weight of 300g.
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 Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD and the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED 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 Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD and the Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED 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.