Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro vs Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro and Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED .
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Product |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Name | Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro | Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED | |
Manufacturer | Tamron | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Release Year | 2006 | 2002 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 1224 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 95 cm | 30 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
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 |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Construction | 13 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 7 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 12-24 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | 12 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 76 mm | 82 mm |
Length | 116 mm | 90 mm |
Weight | 435 gr | 485 gr |
Other |
Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro |
Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm F4 G IF-ED |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | DA17 | HB-23 |
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” |