Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Cheaper

$499.00

$1,903.00

The best price we've seen is $1,404 cheaper (3.8x less)

Shorter

87 mm

131 mm

More than 30% shorter

Lighter

406 g

1 kg

2.5x lighter

Slightly more zoom

2.4x

1.7x

40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:5.1 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

Slightly smaller diameter

83 mm

98 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/4.5

At its narrowest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED goes 4.6 f-stops narrower

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

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the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:	10 mm
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	14 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor zoom

SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:	2.4x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	1.7x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$599

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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$649

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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$938

Has a narrower aperture

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

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$999

Has a narrower 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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a narrower 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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$759

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

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 AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$479

Much narrower aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

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

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Much narrower aperture

Has a consant aperture

Narrower aperture

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

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Is a prime lens

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less zoom

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Slightly less zoom

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye lens

Slightly lighter

Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Slightly more magnification

Slightly shorter

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less zoom

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED