Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Name | Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED | |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Release Year | 2003 | 2000 |
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| MSRP | N/A | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D 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 SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 47 cm | 145 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 180 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 165 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 920 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model B01 |