Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Tamron |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 9549 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 290 cm | 27 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 17-50 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
33 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 159 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 368 mm | 83 mm |
| Weight | 4620 gr | 430 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-33 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A16 |
