Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

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Nikon

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

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Tamron

SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR reaches further (70mm vs 50mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR	SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	17-50mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	2015	n/a
Blades	9	n/a
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	16	n/a
Af motor	SWM	n/a
Elements	20	n/a
Weight g	1070.0	n/a
Filter mm	82	67
Length mm	154.5	n/a
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	88.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.38	0.27 (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 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.

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