Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Nikon
56 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 19 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 2.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:4.55 |
Pros & Cons
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
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
No current pricing available
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 5 of 22 specs.
