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Oct 30, 2021 11:23:31 #

kenabr Loc: S.E.Wisconsin

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

Oct 30, 2021 11:27:01 #

BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA

kenabr wrote:

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

Only you can answer that question. See if you can rent a Nikon version and then do your own shoot off. Compare results.

Oct 30, 2021 11:36:55 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

Never used the Tamron, but have had the Nikon for several years. IMO, as with all of the broad range zooms I have used, you sacrifice a little sharpness for convenience. Not a bad lens, and handy for travel, but one of my least used lenses. Good luck with your decision!

Oct 30, 2021 12:01:29 #

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

quixdraw wrote:

Same with my Tamron 18-200 but I always get good results with it with all of my cameras.

Oct 31, 2021 08:58:24 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

kenabr wrote:

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

YES.

Oct 31, 2021 09:38:19 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

kenabr wrote:

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

More money and more weight - are you ready/OK for this ??
.

Oct 31, 2021 10:03:03 #

ksmmike

I own the Tamron and find little to no difference in testing between that and the Nikon. I stayed with the Tamron.
Mike

Oct 31, 2021 10:07:55 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Here's your answer -

https://havecamerawilltravel.com/nikon-28-300mm-vs-tamron-28-300mm-comparison/
https://versus.com/en/nikon-af-s-nikkor-28-300mm-f-3-5-5-6g-ed-vr-vs-tamron-28-300mm-f-3-5-6-3-di-vc-pzd
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/AF-S-NIKKOR-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-ED-VR-on-Nikon-D800E-versus-18-270mm-F-3.5-6.3-Di-II-VC-PZD-Nikon-on-Nikon-D500__323_814_349_1061
https://cameradecision.com/lenses/compare/Tamron-28-300mm-F3.5-6.3-Di-VC-PZD-Nikon-F-FX-vs-Nikon-AF-S-Nikkor-28-300mm-f3.5-5.6G-ED-VR

Oct 31, 2021 10:27:26 #

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

kenabr wrote:

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

Nikon glass is overpriced and overrated. IMO.

Oct 31, 2021 11:23:29 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

tdozier3 wrote:

Nikon glass is overpriced and overrated. IMO.

Nikon glass is under valued and lasts longer, seats better, sells for much more used, will stay within tolerances better than third party glass. IMHO

Oct 31, 2021 11:32:20 #

SkyKing Loc: Thompson Ridge, NY

…instead of getting a copy of the same lens why not review your photos from that lens and see what mm you have used most often and consider a prime lens or a lens with less telephoto…i.e. 50mm…24-70mm…70-300mm…300mm…I am assuming you like the range of your lens but are disappointed with the results…the Nikon 28-300mm has a lot of mixed reviews…some love it and the good photographers get nice results…but most report inferior performance…

Oct 31, 2021 11:38:22 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

kenabr might look at the AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Nikkor (694 grams (w/ 67 mm NC Filter) close focus at 3.9 feet

For my needs the AF-P works far better... Although the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor (809 grams (w/ NC 77mm Filter) focuses down to 1.6 feet (a.k.a. it's a Swiss Army Knife) so to speak.

I have both... shoot both... choose what works given the particular scenario...

The AF-P focuses faster; is considerably lighter; and has far better acuity with little if any focus breathing.
btw, the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G has horrific focus breathing... it's only ~150mm at portraiture distance when set to 300mm... The AF-P isn't effected by focus breathing nearly as much.

Do you have aspirations to work commercially kenabr? If so look at the AF-S 70-200mm f/4G IF ED VR it is hands down on a completely different level. Pro Grade results from a Consumer Grade build.

Examples below of both optics used for commercial editorial work...
Hope this helps kenabr...

All the best on your photographic journey

AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor

(Download)

AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Nikkor

(Download)

Oct 31, 2021 12:12:26 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

Thomas902 wrote:

kenabr might look at the AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ... (show quote)

Your photos are among a small group I can immediately attribute when viewing Newest Photos. A clear style.

Oct 31, 2021 12:47:11 #

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

kenabr wrote:

I have a Tamron 28-300mm lens and am trying to decide if its worth trading for the Nikon version

I have the 28-300 Nikon lens and it is excellent. The best feature is it's ability to close focus to within 12" at any focal length. This eliminates the need for a macro lens in the field. Focusing on a flower at 300mm (or 450mm from a crop frame camera) is awesome. It may not be the sharpest lens in my inventory but it is sharp enough and if I were limited to a single lens to walk around with, it would be my choice.

Oct 31, 2021 12:48:02 #

pdsilen Loc: Roswell, New Mexico

I shoot with Canon. I fine that Canon, Tamron, and Sigma are all just as good.

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