Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

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Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

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Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD over Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR over Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Weight	680 g vs 765 g	85 g lighter
Diameter	81 mm vs 82 mm	1 mm smaller in diameter

Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD vs Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD	Nikon AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$388.00	$596.95
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-300mm	70-300mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	-
Zoom Ratio	4.3X	4.3X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.0 - F5.6	F4.5-32
Min Aperture	F32.0 - F45.0	F5.6-40
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	17	18
Optical Groups	12	14
Special Elements	1 LD glass element 1 XLD glass element	1 ED element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1.5m	1.25m
Max Magnification	0.25X	0.25X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	No
Physical Specs
Weight	765g	680g
Diameter	82mm	81mm
Length	143mm	146mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	62mm	67mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	HB-82
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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