Comparison of Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor and Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2

Attribute	Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor ×	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 ×
Filter Size (mm)	62	62
Notes	Included Accessories: HB-26 Hood	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Minolta, Nikon, Pentax; Included Accessories: Lens Hood
Closest Focus (m)	1.5	0.95
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.26	0.5
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Length (mm)	117	116.5
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/4-5.6G AF Nikkor	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2
Weight (g)	468	435
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	8.20 - 34.30	8.00 - 34.00
Lens Construction	13 elements in 9 groups	13 elements in 9 groups, including 1 LD element
Diameter (mm)	74	76.6
Front Element Rotation	-	-