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Nikon AF-S 55-200 or Tamron 70-300mm macro zoom?
"Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro" or "Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens ", which one is better considering the image quality and features y. Both are non-VR / OS
In fact, the AF-S Nikkor 55-300 mm would be the best option
nikon d3000 10MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G & 55-200 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lenses
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