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

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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
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 Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:2.7 (0.4x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
More zoom 4.1x vs 2.9x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly shorter 83 mm vs 95 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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
17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower 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
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture 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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM 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
Image stabilization Doesn't have 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
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM 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
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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
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
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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$379
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$399
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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