Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom
Nikon
78 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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | fluorine-coated | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | — | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Telephoto Zoom
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %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
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.