Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

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Nikon

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

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Tamron

SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED reaches further (55mm vs 50mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED	SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	17-55mm	17-50mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2003	n/a
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Groups	10	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	14	n/a
Weight g	755.0	n/a
Filter mm	77	67
Length mm	110.5	n/a
Diameter mm	85.5	n/a
Min focus m	0.36	0.27 (closer focusing)

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 AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

A 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. A bright standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture.

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