Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
16mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Slightly more magnification 1:6.5 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Shorter 56 mm vs 89 mm
Help
 Around 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 286 g vs 0.7 kg
Help
 2.3x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 86 mm
Help
 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
16mm f/2.8D:16 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
16mm f/2.8D:16 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1:6.5 (0.2x)
16mm f/2.8D:1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Low light lens

$629
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Length Slightly shorter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

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