Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Name | Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Tamron |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Release Year | 2007 | 2006 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 9549 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 290 cm | 27 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Focal Length | 400 mm | 17-50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
33 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 159 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 368 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 4620 gr | 430 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HK-33 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model A16 |