Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2007 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 2399 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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 45 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 250 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 18-250 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 232 mm 130 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 74 mm 87 mm
Length 84 mm 209 mm
Weight 430 gr 1540 gr
Other
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II BIM
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-48
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A