Comparison of Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR II Nikkor and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 SP (Model A025)

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR II Nikkor ×	Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 SP (Model A025) ×
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	2.80 - 22.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: Hood, Case, Tripod Collar	Moisture-Proof and Dust-Resistant Construction; Image Stabilized (CIPA rated to 5-stops); Available mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	0.95
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.12	0.16
Diameter (mm)	87	88
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/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR II Nikkor	Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 SP (Model A025)
Weight (g)	1540	1500
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	21 elements in 15 groups, including 7 ED Elements	23 elements in 17 groups, including 1 XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) and 5 LD (Low Dispersion) elements; eBAND Coating; Fluorine Coating
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	209	193.8
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	-	12.30 - 34.30
Focus Details	Silent Wave Motor; Internal Focusing	Internal using USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor with continuous manual focus mechanism; AF/MF switch; AF limiter switch