Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G vs Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G and Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Release Year 2013 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1699 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 58 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 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
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Construction 9 elements  /  6 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Focal Length 58 mm 55-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
145 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
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 85 mm 71 mm
Length 70 mm 83 mm
Weight 385 gr 300 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 58mm F1.4 G
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-68 DA15
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15