Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Tamron |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Superzoom Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| 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 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 49 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,8 at 28 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Construction | 24 elements / 17 groups | 15 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Focal Length | 200-400 mm | 28-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 200 mm | 172 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 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 124 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 365 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 3360 gr | 354 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-30 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A31 |
