Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED goes wider (14mm vs 15mm).
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD reaches further (30mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	14-24mm (wider)	15-30mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2007	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	11	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	14	n/a
Weight g	1000.0	n/a
Length mm	131.5	n/a
Diameter mm	98.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.28	0.28
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

A professional ultra-wide zoom for Nikon FX cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The bulbous front element does not accept screw-in filters.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Very sharp
Ultra-wide 14mm
Nano Crystal Coat

Cons

No front filter thread
Bulky (1 kg)

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

A 15-30mm f/2.8 full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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