Comparison of Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor and Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF

Attribute	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor ×	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF ×
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.12	0.141
Filter Size (mm)	52	43
Focus Details	Internal with SWM, manual focus, and focus preset with Memory Recall; Focus Limiter Switch. A/M, M/A and M modes.	Internal; Focus ring slides back and forth to switch between AF and MF
Closest Focus (m)	1.9	2.5
Lens Construction	13 elements in 19 groups, including 3 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element and 1 protective glass (Meniscus) element. Nikon Super Integrated C	10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 LD elements
Length (mm)	203	215.9
Focal Length (mm)	200.00	300.00
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Nikkor	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF
Weight (g)	2900	2800
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (4-stops) with automatic tripod detection	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Minolta, Nikon; Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case
APS Equivalent	300mm	1.5x: 450mm; 1.6x: 480mm
Aperture (f)	2.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30	8.00
Diameter (mm)	124	120