Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
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Sigma
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:5.1 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 406 g vs 0.6 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $859.00
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 The best price we've seen is $360 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly shorter 87 mm vs 100 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly more zoom 2.4x vs 2x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/4.5
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 At its narrowest, the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f goes 4.6 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:10 mm
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:12 mm
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.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:2.4x
12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:2x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$938
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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

$569
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
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 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$99
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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