Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR .

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Product
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Name Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Focal Length 28-300 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 124 mm
Length 99 mm 203 mm
Weight 555 gr 2900 gr
Other
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA20 HK-31
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20