Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2008 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 5499 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 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 24 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 10 mm
F4,5 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 10-24 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 14 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 124 mm
Length 86 mm 268 mm
Weight 406 gr 2870 gr
Other
Tamron SP 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB001 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A