Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2006 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 145 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 70-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 90 mm
Length 116 mm 222 mm
Weight 435 gr 1440 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU DA17 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other There is a version with build in autofocus motor, for Nikon cameras. Check ”Options”