Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro vs Nikon AF 35mm F2 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro and Nikon AF 35mm F2 D .

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Product
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Name Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 35mm F2 D
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Release Year 2006 1995
Release Date
MSRP N/A 389 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Focal Length 70-300 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 64 mm
Length 116 mm 43 mm
Weight 435 gr 205 gr
Other
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
Nikon AF 35mm F2 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU DA17 HN-3
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other There is a version with build in autofocus motor, for Nikon cameras. Check ”Options”