Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro vs Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro and Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II.

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Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Release Year 2008 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A 5999 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 190 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Focal Length 18-270 mm 200 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 124 mm
Length 101 mm 203 mm
Weight 550 gr 2930 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 HK-31
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B003