Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VRto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD Top Features
- 200-500mm Focal Range
- F5.0 – F6.3 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 86mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 1237g.
- Diameter: 94mm
- Length: 227mm
- Min Focus Distance:2.5m
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Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR Top Features
- 200-400mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 3275g.
- Diameter: 124mm
- Length: 358mm
- Min Focus Distance:2m
Our Winner: Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
Focal Length – Tele
500mm
vs
400mm
100mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom
2.50x
vs
2.00x
More flexible focal coverage
Weight
1237g
vs
3275g
2038g lighter
Diameter
94mm
vs
124mm
30mm smaller in diameter
Length
227mm
vs
358mm
131mm shorter
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture – Wide
4
vs
5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
4
vs
6.3
Wider aperture at tele end
Internal Zoom
Yes
vs
No
Length of the lens doesn’t change during zooming
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
86mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing
Yes
vs
No
safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance
2m
vs
2.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD vs Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR Specs Table
General
Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD
Nikon 200-400mm f4G ED-IF VR
Brand
Tamron
Nikon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
200-500mm
200-400mm
Image Stabilization
No
Yes
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
Rotary (extending)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
–
–
Zoom Lock
Yes
–
Zoom Ratio
2.5X
2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F5.0 – F6.3
F4.0
Min Aperture
F32.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
13
24
Optical Groups
10
17
Special Elements
2 LD elements
4 ED glass elements and one detachable protective lens
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
2.5m
2m
Max Magnification
unknown
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Micromotor
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
DoF Scale
Unknown
Yes
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
1237g
3275g
Diameter
94mm
124mm
Length
227mm
358mm
Materials
Unknown
metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Yes
Filter Thread
86mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
Screw in rear attachment filter
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
HK-30
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
–
Lens Case CL-L2
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