Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S if
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 0.95 m
Pick the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S | Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Weight |
900 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
133 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2007
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO: a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens with a 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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