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 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 1:7.8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% 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 Nikon-f
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/4.5
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 At its narrowest, the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC 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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC 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
8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f: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 Nikon-f: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 Nikon-f:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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
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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC 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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 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
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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM 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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC 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 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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 Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

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