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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
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Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
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Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
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Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
Focal Length - Tele 500mm vs 400mm 100mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom 2.50x vs 2.00x more flexible coverage
Weight 1237 g vs 3275 g 2038 g lighter
Diameter 94 mm vs 124 mm 30 mm smaller in diameter
Length 227 mm vs 358 mm 131 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR over Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Max Aperture - Wide 4 vs 5 faster lens at wide
Filter Thread 52 mm vs 86 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD vs Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
Brand Tamron Nikon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 200-500mm 200-400mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock Yes -
Zoom Ratio 2.5X 2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F5.0 - F6.3 F4.0
Min Aperture F32.0 F32.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13 24
Optical Groups 10 17
Special Elements 2 LD elements 4 ED glass elements and one detachable protective lens
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 2.5m 2m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Unknown Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1237g 3275g
Diameter 94mm 124mm
Length 227mm 358mm
Materials Unknown metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown Yes
Filter Thread 86mm 52mm
Filter Notes - Screw in rear attachment filter
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown HK-30
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - Lens Case CL-L2
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