Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
Nikon
43 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 20053 500mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.09 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.60 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 20053 500mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
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
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 4 of 22 specs.