Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
Nikon
44 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 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (30th 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
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 8 of 21 specs.
