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

Attribute	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF ×
Aperture (f)	2.00 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	43
Notes	Image Stabilization; Included accessories: HK-31 Hood, CL-L1 Case, LN-1 Strap, 52mm filter holder	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Minolta, Nikon; Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case
Closest Focus (m)	1.9	2.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.12	0.141
Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Focus Details	Internal with SWM, manual focus, and focus preset with Memory Recall; Focus Limiter Switch	Internal; Focus ring slides back and forth to switch between AF and MF
APS Equivalent	300mm	1.5x: 450mm; 1.6x: 480mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	200.00	300.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 200mm f/2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF
Weight (g)	2900	2800
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30	8.00
Length (mm)	203	215.9
Diameter (mm)	124	120
Lens Construction	13 elements in 19 groups, including 3 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element and 1 protective glass (Meniscus) element	10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 LD elements