Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU A068
Release Date and Price
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2023 2000
Release Date 2023-08-23
MSRP N/A 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Mount Sony E Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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 19 cm 145 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,6x
Aperture
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 17-50 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 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 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 90 mm
Length 114 mm 222 mm
Weight 460 gr 1440 gr
Other
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A