Tamron
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $459.00 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $840 cheaper (2.8x less)
Shorter 82 mm vs 112 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 434 g vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef:50 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification Has better macro
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$199
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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
Zoom range Less zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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