Tamron has announced its 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro 18.8x superzoom lens for APS-C sized sensored DSLR cameras. It has a price tag for $629.
Nikon also just announced the new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens, which has the usual Vibration Reduction [VR] system, which can reduce shake by up to 4 stops. It has a price tag for $896.95.
To see the difference between Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 vs. Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 superzoom lenses, we have put together Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 vs. Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 specs comparison table below.
Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 vs. Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3
Tamron’s superzoom is almost $250 cheaper at the price. We may have to look forward for sample images taken with both lenses. Here are the quick specifications comparison between the Nikon and Tamron lenses.
| Model | Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 | Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 18-300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 82°12’ – 5°20’ | 76° – 5°20′ |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.39m (15.3 in) | 0.48m (19.2 in) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 0.34x | 0.32x |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 75mm | 78.5mm |
| Length | 99.5mm (3.9 in) | 99mm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 540g (19 oz) | 550g (19.4 oz) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Price | $629 | $896.95 |
