Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
Nikon
80 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 20 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm0.089score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.125score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
