Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S | 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 | 24-70mm | 17-50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2007 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 15 | n/a |
| Weight g | 900.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 133.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.38 | 0.27 (closer focusing) |
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
This 24-70mm f/2.8 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.