Tamron
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
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 [IF] Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
More zoom 2.9x vs 1.9x
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 More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:4.5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f.
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f:50 mm
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 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 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
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 [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$99
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower 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 [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$379
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF
Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$826
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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