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Hi,

Since Markus is not doing long promised test of 55-300, allow me to not wait anymore and ask this...

I am talking about the optical quality...is there anything to be gained by going 70-300 route?

Regards,

Anurag

 

In all honesty, going from the specifications on the Nikon lens alone, it would seem to be closer comparison-wise to the Sony 55-300mm SAM lens.  Indeed I wouldn't mind seeing the two compared, the reviews on the Sony at least are quite favourable apart from some reporting a slightly slow focusing speed due to the none-IF design.

 

The Tamron 70-300mm (assuming you mean the USD one?) is a considerably larger lens often sized up against Sony's more expensive but very capable 70-300G, whilst both the Nikon and Sony 55-300 lenses seem to be marketed for either someone who is just beginning their journey in the world of dSLR's or someone who is looking for a compact, light-weight and decent (performance-wise) telephoto zoom.