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Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens Compared to the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Lens
| Specifications | Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens | Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2012 | 2014 |
| Mounts On | APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 19/14 | 16/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 76°-5°20' | 82° 12' - 5° 20' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/3.5-22 / f/5.6-32 | f/3.5-22 / f/6.3-40 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 18-20mm = f/3.5 21-24mm = f/3.8 25-29mm = f/4.0 30-33mm = f/4.2 34-37mm = f/4.5 38-39mm= f/4.8 40-47mm = f/5.0 48-67mm= f/5.3 68-300mm= f/5.6 |
16-25mm = f/3.5 26-34mm = f/4.0 35-43mm = f/4.5 44-76mm = f/5.0 77-132mm = f/5.6 133-300mm = f/6.3 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.3 oz (830g) | 19 oz (539g) |
| Actual Weight | 29.3 oz (830g) | 19.1 oz (540g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.1 oz (30g) | 0.5 oz (15g) |
| In-Use Weight | 30.4 oz (860g) | 19.6 oz (555g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.27 x 4.72” (83 x 120mm) | 2.95 x 3.92” (75 x 99.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.27 x 5.17” (83 x 131.4mm) | 3.01 x 4.3” (76.4 x 109.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.59” (218.1mm) | 7.47” (189.7mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 3.41” (86.7mm) | 3.17” (80.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.92 x 2.06” (99.5 x 52.3mm) | 3.4 x 1.72” (86.3 x 43.6mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.04 - 10.46” (178.9 - 265.6mm) | 5.77 - 8.93” (146.5 - 226.9mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.48” / 1.58” (12.3mm / 40.2mm) | 0.39” / 1.5” (9.9mm / 38.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SWM | PZD |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 218° | 52° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 17.72” (450mm) | 15.35” (390mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 14.92” / 14.84” (379mm / 377mm) | 13.15” / 12.6” (334mm / 320mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.31x | 0.34x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 122° | 75° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | Y |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HB-58 Buy ► | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4 / | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / CL-1120 Buy ► | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 18mm = 983mm 28mm = 1542mm 50mm = 2746mm 105mm = 5427mm 200mm = 9860 300mm = 13423mm |
On APS-C DSLR: 16mm = 3.10' 35mm = 6.76' 50mm = 9.44' 70mm = 13.16' 100mm = 18.48' 200mm = 34.25' 300mm = 45.7' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | On APS-C DSLR: 18-20mm = f/3.5 21-24mm = f/3.8 25-29mm = f/4.0 30-33mm = f/4.2 34-37mm = f/4.5 38-39mm= f/4.8 40-47mm = f/5.0 48-67mm= f/5.3 68-300mm= f/5.6 |
On APS-C DSLR: 16mm = 944mm 35mm = 2059mm 50mm = 2875mm 70mm = 4013mm 100mm = 5632mm 200mm = 10441mm 300mm = 13930mm |
| Review | Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens | Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Lens |
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