Comparison of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor and Tamron 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 Di VC USD SP (Model A009)

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×	Tamron 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 Di VC USD SP (Model A009) ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 32.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Weather sealed; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Available mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony; Optical Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: Flower-shaped lens hood, detachable tripod mount
Closest Focus (m)	1.1	1.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.21	0.13
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	105 - 300mm	1.5x: 105 - 300mm; 1.6x: 112 - 320mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 200.00	70.00 - 200.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR AF-S Nikkor	Tamron 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 Di VC USD SP (Model A009)
Weight (g)	1430	1470
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	22 elements in 18 groups, including 1 HRI (high refractive index), 1 FL (flourite) and 6 ED (extra low dispersion) elements	23 elements in 17 groups, including 1 special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) and 4 LD (Low Dispersion) elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.30 - 34.30
Length (mm)	202.5	196.7
Diameter (mm)	88.5	85.8
Focus Details	Internal focusing via Silent Wave Motor with seamless manual focus override; Focus mode and limit switches	Internal Focusing; USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with continuous manual focus mechanism