Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Tamron USD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Slightly cheaper $669.95 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $629 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly more zoom 3.5x vs 2.9x
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 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$824
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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