Comparison of Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor and Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)

Attribute	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor ×	Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010) ×
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	0.49
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.32	0.29
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 450mm	1.5x: 42 - 450mm1.6x: 44.8 - 480mm
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Image Circle	APS-C	Image Circle
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 300.00	28.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor	Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010)
Weight (g)	550	540
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	circular
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups; including 3 ED and 3 aspherical elements	19 elements in 15 groups, including 3 Molded-Glass Aspherical, 1 Hybrid Aspherical, 1 XR (Extra Refractive index), 1 UXR (Ultra-Extra Refractive Inde
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 76.00	8.33 - 75.38
Length (mm)	99	96
Diameter (mm)	78.5	74.4
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