Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-50mm | 17-35mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | n/a | 1999 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Min focus m | 0.27 (closer focusing) | 0.28 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | SWM |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Weight g | n/a | 745.0 |
| Length mm | n/a | 106.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 82.5 |
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 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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