Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

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

Tamron · 2015

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

f/2.81100 gUSD

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Tokina

Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if

You want a wider view: 15mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 does not
You want autofocus (USD): the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.4 m
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 580 g lighter (520 g vs 1100 g)
You need more reach: 40mm vs 30mm at the long end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	15-30mm	24-40mm
Weight	1100 g	520 g lighter
Length	not listed	78 mm
Diameter	98.4 mm	76 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m closer	0.4 m
Max magnification	0.2×	not listed
Aperture blades	9 more blades	7
Optical design	18 elements / 13 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	Manual focus
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2015	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

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.

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