Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Slightly more magnification 1:5.1 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $938.45
Help
 The best price we've seen is $439 cheaper (around 50% less)
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
24 mm
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.4x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$999
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX.

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