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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens

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Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens

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General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Tamron

Model

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

Origin

Japan

About the Product

With incredible reach in a remarkably compact body, the powerful AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300 mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR lens is designed to cover every imaginable shooting situation. Crafted to draw good results from high-resolution DX-format D-SLRs and equipped with enhanced technology the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300 mm f/3.5–6.3G ED VR lens is optimal for enthusiastic photographers.

Introducing the world’s first ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens for the APS-C format. With a focal length range of 18-400mm and 22.2x zoom, it has an ultra-telephoto range equivalent to 620mm in the 35mm format. This brings distant subjects closer, while providing perspective-flattening effects that are only possible with an extreme telephoto lens.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

3.5 /f

Minimum Focal Length

18 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

300 millimeters

400 millimeters

Lens Type

Telephoto zoom

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens

The lens is compact but has a great zoom range.
The aperture is good.
The focal range is just unmatched for travel photography and changing landscapes or scenes.
The lens is ultra sharp at any focal distances.
Solidly constructed, awesome 18-300mm focal length range and images are excellent!

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens

This lens has a great focal range.
Ideal for travel with this wide focal length.
I like the zoom lens, cover wide angle to telephone.
Quality and focal range on this lens is fantastic.
The images are clear and sharp.

Size & Weight

Height

3.3 in.

3.11 in.

Width

3.3 in.

3.11 in.

Depth

4.7 in.

4.8 in.

Weight

29.3 oz.

24.9 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens

It is compact, works like a charm and is not all that heavy.
It is lightweight and takes phenomenal captures.
Light, compact when retracted, easy to carry around anywhere.
Compact and lightweight. Also works great while kayaking.
Great lens, super compact and lightweight considering the focal range.

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens

The lens itself was great considering the price, zoom length, and compact size.
Compact, phenomenon range, lightweight, affordable and great picture quality.
This is the perfect all-around travel lens, light and compact.
The weight works great for me.
Compact size for my travel bag.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

17.7 in.

Field Of View

76° - 5°20'

75°33' - 4°

Zoom Type

Rotating

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

Yes

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Camera Lens

It has a manual focus ring as well as the focal length ring.
The autofocus is super fast and the continuous is great.
Nice and balanced, fast accurate focus, great zoom.
Pretty fast autofocus with my D3300.
It’s reasonable fast and the focus is fast and accurate. The stabilization is very good.

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Camera Lens

Autofocus is silent and works well, as does image stabilization.
The manual focus has no problem. It works very smoothly.
Great optics, fast focus, sharp, excellent color.
The focus is extremely sharp for this type lens.
The VC works great and auto focus seems pretty quick.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

DX-format

Lens Groups and Elements

19 Elements in 14 Groups

16 elements in 11 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

77 millimeters

72 millimeters

Extras

Super Integrated Coating, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Internal Focusing, VR (Vibration Reduction), IF Lens

HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive), VC (Vibration Compensation), Moisture-resistant construction