Comparison of Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor and Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro (Model B016)

Attribute	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor ×	Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro (Model B016) ×
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 40.00	3.50 - 40.00
Filter Size (mm)	67	67
Notes	VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera shake by offering a shutter speed equivalent to 4 stops faster	Includes flower-shaped lens hood. Available AF mounts: Canon EF-S, Nikon F, Sony A; VC Image Stabilization; Sony version does not include VC.
Closest Focus (m)	0.48	0.39
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.32	0.34
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 450mm	1.5x: 24 - 450mm 1.6x: 25.6 - 480mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 300.00	16.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor	Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro (Model B016)
Weight (g)	550	540
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups; including 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements	16 elements in 12 groups including 1 Hybrid Aspherical, two LD (Low Dispersion), 1 XR (Extra Refractive index), 1 UXR (Ultra-Extra Refractive Index)
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 76.00	5.30 - 82.20
Length (mm)	99	99.5
Diameter (mm)	78.5	75
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature (M/A Switch)	Internal with Piezo Drive motor; Full-time manual focus function