Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) vs Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX
Both are Nikon F zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) if
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 1 m
Pick the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX if
- You need more reach: 135mm vs 50mm at the long end
Spec differences
9 differences| Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Tokina
|
| Focal length |
17-50mm
|
50-135mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
845 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
135 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
78 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
closer
|
1 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
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18 elements / 14 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX
A 50-135mm f/2.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
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