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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II
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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO

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Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

Telephoto Zoom | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II
Price $769 vs $900 Cheaper by $131
Weight 1330 g vs 1540 g 210 g lighter
Length 194 mm vs 209 mm 15 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II over Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Diameter 87 mm vs 90 mm 3 mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs None weather sealed
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD vs Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Nikon 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR II
Brand Tamron Nikon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $769.00 $899.99
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-200mm 70-200mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 2.9X 2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 19 21
Optical Groups 16 16
Special Elements 3 LD elements 7 ED glass elements Nano Crystal Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.95m 1.4m
Max Magnification 0.32X unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 1330g 1540g
Diameter 90mm 87mm
Length 194mm 209mm
Materials Plastic and metal barrel, metal mount Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 77mm 77mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focus -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown HB-48
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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