Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S DX 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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Nikon

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

Verdict at a glance

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

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

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.

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

Nikon's pro-grade DX standard zoom from 2003 with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It is large and heavy for a DX lens.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Sharp optics
Silent Wave Motor
Durable build

Cons

No VR
755g
Large

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