Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR vs Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR and Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR | Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Tamron |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 10299 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Wide Angle Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| 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 SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 360 cm | 25 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 7,14 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 11 mm F5,6 at 18 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
7 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 140 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 387 mm | 78 mm |
| Weight | 3090 gr | 355 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR |
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 40,5 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-34 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Supplied accessories Slip-on front lens cap LF-4 Rear Lens Cap HK-34 Lens Hood 40.5 mm screw-in NC filter CT-505 Lens Case LN-2 Strap Monopod collar |