Tamron
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
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
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:4.5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 35 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Shorter 53 mm vs 82 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 434 g
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 2.2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $196.95 vs $459.00
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 The best price we've seen is $262 cheaper (2.3x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G 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 Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm 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 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G 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 Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

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Disadvantages
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
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Much more zoom
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G vs the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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