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differences

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

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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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 vs f/3.5
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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
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 DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Much more zoom 11.1x vs 2.9x
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Around 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
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Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 50 mm
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4x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f:Tamron VC
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm 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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
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
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329

Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization

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