Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF and Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR .
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Product |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Name | Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Release Year | 2004 | 2007 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 249 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| 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 SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 250 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 200 mm F6,3 at 500 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 SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Construction | 13 elements / 10 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Focal Length | 200-500 mm | 55-200 mm |
| Zoom Range | 300 mm | 145 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VR |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Length | 227 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 1237 gr | 335 gr |
Other |
Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | HB-37 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model A08 |