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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Cheaper $799.00 vs $1,905.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,106 cheaper (2.4x less)
Shorter 89 mm vs 131 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:14 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1:6.5 (0.2x)
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1:6.7 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1.7x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$899
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$269
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$439
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha 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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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