Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Significantly narrower aperture

f/32

f/22

At its narrowest, the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

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the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

5.8x

2.9x

Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Tamron VC

Less risk of blur

Better telephoto

105 mm

50 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly cheaper

$329.95

$649.00

The best price we've seen is $319 cheaper (around 50% less)

Slightly lighter

420 g

0.6 kg

Around 30% lighter

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the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good image stabilization

SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f:	Tamron VC
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon VR

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has a wider aperture

Is a fixed focal length prime lens

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Has a wider aperture

Is shorter

Doesn't have image stabilization

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Has better macro

Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459

Slightly shorter

Slightly lighter

No image stabilization

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$594

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Significantly more zoom

Better image stabilization

Slightly more expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Better telephoto

Slightly more magnification

Less zoom

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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Tamron
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX