Tamron
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 40 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Slightly lighter 281 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $276.95 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $372 cheaper (2.3x less)
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Learn more about
the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f:50 mm
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro :40 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
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
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$594
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$459
Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization 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
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$369
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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