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

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
Better wide angle 17 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:4.8 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
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 50mm f/1.8G
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
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 187 g vs 0.6 kg
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 3x lighter
Slightly cheaper $216.95 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $432 cheaper (3x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f:1:4.8 (0.2x)
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:1:6.7 (0.2x)

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
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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

$109 - $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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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
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
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
Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$549
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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