Right after Nikon announced the new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens, Tamron published the price and availability of their 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO (Model B016) lens for Nikon mount:
- Price: $629 (vs. $896.95 for the Nikon version)
- Shipping will start on April 24 in Japan
- Quick specifications comparison between the Nikon and Tamron lenses:
| Model | Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 | Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-300mm | 18-300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 82°12’ – 5°20’ | 76° – 5°20′ |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.39m (15.3 in) | 0.48m (19.2 in) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 0.34x | 0.32x |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | 75mm | 78.5mm |
| Length | 99.5mm (3.9 in) | 99mm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 540g (19 oz) | 550g (19.4 oz) |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Price | $629 | $896.95 |
- The full press release can be found at PhotoRumors.
- Sample images (taken with the Canon version):
