Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2008 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
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 29 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 90 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 83 mm
Length 97 mm 114 mm
Weight 405 gr 800 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU 2C9FH HB-50
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A