Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED reaches further (55mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-50mm | 17-55mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 2003 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Min focus m | 0.27 (closer focusing) | 0.36 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | SWM |
| Elements | n/a | 14 |
| Weight g | n/a | 755.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 110.5 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 85.5 |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
A 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. A bright standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
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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