Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.95 m on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against 1.10 m on the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR.
- Max magnification: 0.21× on the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, against 0.16× on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
- Weight: 1,430 g on the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, against 1,500 g on the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR or SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2: which should you buy?
Choose the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR for its max magnification and weight.
Choose the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for its closest focus.
On paper the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR wins more rows (2 to 1); if the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,699.99 new $744.21 used | $1,299 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 70–200mm | 70–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 70–200mm (full frame) | 70–200mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 22 / 18 | 23 / 17 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 1.10 m | 0.95 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.21× (best) | 0.16× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (SWM) | Yes (USD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,430 g (best) | 1,500 g |
| Diameter × length | 88.5 × 202.5 mm | 88 × 193.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.