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

Attribute	Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	52	43
Notes	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: 52mm filter holder, LN-1 Strap, HK-30 Hood, CL-L1 Semi soft case	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Minolta, Nikon; Included Accessories: Lens Hood, Case
Closest Focus (m)	2.2	2.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.16	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	450mm	1.5x: 450mm; 1.6x: 480mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	300.00	300.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor	Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD IF
Weight (g)	2850	2800
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20	8.00
Length (mm)	268	215.9
Diameter (mm)	124	120
Lens Construction	11 elements in 8 groups, including 3 ED glass elements and 1 meniscus protective glass element	10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 LD elements