Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Tamron

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 17mm).
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED reaches further (55mm vs 30mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	17-55mm	15-30mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2003	n/a
Format	aps-c	n/a
Groups	10	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	14	n/a
Weight g	755.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	110.5	n/a
Diameter mm	85.5	n/a
Min focus m	0.36	0.28 (closer focusing)
Stabilized	n/a	Yes

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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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