Tamron
SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f
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Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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
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
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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 60% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $379.00 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $270 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

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
50 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
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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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
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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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

$107 - $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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro 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
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
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165 PRO DX Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

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
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Length Slightly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Canon-ef vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Nikon-f

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