Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon
68 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Super Telephoto | Wide-Angle Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 300 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | — |
| Weight | 2.89 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 2.20 m | 191 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (72th percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 17 specs.
