Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macroto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Top Features

28-300mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 800g.
Diameter: 83mm
Length: 115mm
Min Focus Distance:0.5m
Max Magnification:0.32x

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD Top Features

28-300mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 420g.
Diameter: 73mm
Length: 84mm
Min Focus Distance:0.49m

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR over Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro

Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Tele	5.6 vs 6.3	Wider aperture at tele end
Max Magnification	0.32x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight	420g vs 800g	380g lighter
Diameter	73mm vs 83mm	10mm smaller in diameter
Length	84mm vs 115mm	31mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.49m vs 0.5m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR and Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR	Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR LD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	28-300mm	28-300mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	Yes
Zoom Ratio	10.7X	10.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 – F5.6	F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture	F22.0 – F38.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	19	15
Optical Groups	14	13
Special Elements	2 ED glass elements 3 aspherical elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.49m
Max Magnification	0.32X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	800g	420g
Diameter	83mm	73mm
Length	115mm	84mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm	62mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-50	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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