Tamron Di III VC 150-500mm F/5-6.7 VXD
Tamron
31 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Portrait
Street
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 150-500mm F/5-6.7 VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | — | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | — | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 150-500mm F/5-6.7 VXD
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.