Tamron
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
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Sigma
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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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 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 2.4x vs 2x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 406 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:8 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:24 mm
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:16 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
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f:2.4x
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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

$1,903 - $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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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

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 Canon-ef 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 Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification 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
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 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 Nikon-f vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II 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

$599
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
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
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price More expensive
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,843
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Samsung-nx vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

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