Tamron
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $649.00 vs $1,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $850 cheaper (2.3x less)
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.1x
Help
 More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Slightly shorter 95 mm vs 107 mm
Help
 More than 10% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f:50 mm
AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF:35 mm

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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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 AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro

Portrait lens
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
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
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
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$330
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm 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
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 AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$749
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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 Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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