Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED.

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Product
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Name Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Release Year 2004 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Focal Length 28-300 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 145 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 68 mm
Length 83 mm 79 mm
Weight 420 gr 255 gr
Other
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AD06 HB-34
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061