Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
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 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:3.9 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 3.5x vs 2.7x
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 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 92 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D 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

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
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 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$824
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di 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
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$119
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Sony-alpha vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF 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
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$569
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D 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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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