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

Attribute	Nikon 70-200mm ƒ/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR 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; Included Accessories: HB-29 Hood, CL-M2 Case, Tripod Collar	Available mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony; Optical Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: Flower-shaped lens hood, detachable tripod mount
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	1.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.18	0.13
Diameter (mm)	86	85.8
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 ƒ/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor	Tamron 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 Di VC USD SP (Model A009)
Weight (g)	1450	1470
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	12.30 - 34.30	12.30 - 34.30
Lens Construction	21 elements in 15 groups, including 5 ED Elements	23 elements in 17 groups, including 1 special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) and 4 LD (Low Dispersion) elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Length (mm)	216	196.7
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	rounded
Focus Details	Silent Wave Motor; Internal Focusing	Internal Focusing; USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with continuous manual focus mechanism