Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Nikon

AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

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Tamron

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Verdict at a glance

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

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	15-30mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2015	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	n/a
Groups	16	n/a
Af motor	SWM	USD
Elements	20	n/a
Weight g	1070.0	n/a
Filter mm	82	n/a
Length mm	154.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Diameter mm	88.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.38	0.28 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.28	n/a

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Nikon's professional standard zoom for F-mount DSLRs, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and vibration reduction. Electromagnetic diaphragm and silent-wave motor.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Vibration reduction
Sharp across the zoom range
Nano Crystal Coat

Cons

Large and heavy (1.07 kg)
82mm filter thread

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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