Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Name Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Release Year 2013 2007
Release Date
MSRP 17899 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
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 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
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 590 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 6,7
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Maximum Aperture F5,6 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Construction 20 elements  /  13 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Focal Length 800 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 160 mm 78 mm
Length 461 mm 99 mm
Weight 4590 gr 555 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-38 DA20
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A20