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Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED vs Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.21 m vs 0.25 m

Pick the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/3.5)

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED and the Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Type
Tilt-Shift
Prime
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.5 1 stop faster
Weight
730 g
not listed
Length
108 mm
not listed
Diameter
82.5 mm
not listed
Filter thread
77 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
0.21 m closer
0.25 m
Optical design
13 elements / 10 groups
10 elements / 9 groups
Released
2008
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon F both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
24mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED

Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED: a tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane of focus, which suits archite...

Our notes

Tamron SP 24mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

This 24mm f/2.5 wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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