Nikon NIKKOR 1909 300mm
Nikon
39 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 1909 300mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nanokristallvergütung, Fluorvergütung | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent-Wave-Motor (SWM) | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.40 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 1909 300mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 1909 300mm
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
