Comparison of Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Tamron 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP AF

Attribute	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×	Tamron 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP AF ×
Filter Size (mm)	67	62
Notes	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HB-36 Hood, CL-1022 Flexible Lens Pouch	Image Stabilized. Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony; Included Accessories: Lens Hood
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	1.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.25
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Length (mm)	143.5	142.2
APS Equivalent	105 - 450mm	1.5x: 105 - 450mm; 1.6x: 112 - 480mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	70.00 - 300.00	70.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Name	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor	Tamron 70-300mm ƒ/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP AF
Weight (g)	745	765
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 40.00	4.00 - 45.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20 - 34.30	8.30 - 34.40
Lens Construction	17 elements in 12 groups, including 2 ED elements	17 elements in 12 groups, including an LD and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) element
Diameter (mm)	80	81.3
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature	USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with full-time manual override