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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Slightly better telephoto 75 mm vs 50 mm
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50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.9 (0.3x) vs 1:4.5 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
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the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

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

Slightly shorter 82 mm vs 92 mm
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More than 10% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 28 mm
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Around 40% better wide angle
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the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
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 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 Has a lower max f/stop
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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 Image stabilization
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
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
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture

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