Comparison of Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor and Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

Attribute	Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro ×	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor ×
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Konica Minolta, Nikon; Included Accessories: Lens Hood	Image Stabilization (3-stops); DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only.
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.29	0.23
Filter Size (mm)	52	52
Length (mm)	83	83
Closest Focus (m)	0.95	1.1
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.00 - 28.50	8.00 - 28.80
Focus Details	-	AF-S "Silent Wave" motor; Internal focusing; Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
Focal Length (mm)	55.00 - 200.00	55.00 - 200.00
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 82.5 - 300mm; 1.6x: 88 - 320mm	82 - 300mm
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Name	Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Nikkor
Weight (g)	295	300
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 32.00	4.00 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Lens Construction	13 elements in 9 groups	13 elements in 9 groups, including one ED element
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	71.6	70.5