Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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Tamron

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 24mm).
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED reaches further (70mm vs 30mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	15-30mm (wider)	24-70mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	n/a	2007
Af motor	USD	SWM
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Min focus m	0.28 (closer focusing)	0.38
Blades	n/a	9
Format	n/a	full-frame
Groups	n/a	11
Elements	n/a	15
Weight g	n/a	900.0
Filter mm	n/a	77
Length mm	n/a	133.0
Diameter mm	n/a	83.0

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 Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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.

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