Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF-S VR II IF-ED to use with Nikon D7000

[Snowy55]

I have been looking at this lens but wondering if it will be too much of a duplicate from Tamron 18-270. I would like more than the 270mm but cannot afford more than the 70-300 right now. But do not need to get if I will not be able to see much difference. Any thoughts?

Hi Janet, I take it that you already have the 18-270. The 18-270 is quite a different lens and more of a general purpose lens whereas the 70-300mm is more specialised. I have a Nikon 18-200mm as well as the 70-300mm. There is quite a bit of overlap but I use the two lenses for different purposes. Your 18-270 will cover almost all of the range the 70-300mm offers but it will depend on the purpose you have in mind.

[GrahamS]

I have been looking at this lens but wondering if it will be too much of a duplicate from Tamron 18-270. I would like more than the 270mm but cannot afford more than the 70-300 right now. But do not need to get if I will not be able to see much difference. Any thoughts?

The Tamron 18-270 is a walkabout superzoom and has nowhere near the image quality of the Nikon 70-300. The Tamron sacrifices image quality for light weight, compact design and focal range from wide to tele. The Nikon does not compromise anything - it is a pure telephoto zoom that punches far above it's weight. The two cannot be compared.

[JR1]

Personally I prefer the 28-300 but I believe the cost is greater

[Dusty]

Personally I prefer the 28-300 but I believe the cost is greater

I know you from UH.
Dave.