Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

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Tamron

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 17mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED reaches further (35mm vs 30mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	15-30mm (wider)	17-35mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	n/a	1999
Af motor	USD	SWM
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Min focus m	0.28	0.28
Format	n/a	full-frame
Groups	n/a	10
Elements	n/a	13
Weight g	n/a	745.0
Filter mm	n/a	77
Length mm	n/a	106.0
Diameter mm	n/a	82.5

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 Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon's wide zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, ED glass and a Silent Wave Motor, introduced in 1999. It takes 77mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Silent Wave Motor
Metal build
77mm filters

Cons

Heavy at 745g
Soft corners wide open
No VR

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