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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Better image stabilization Nikon VR vs Tamron VC
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Less risk of blur
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 120 mm vs 70 mm
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More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 0.8 kg
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Around 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:Nikon AF-S
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

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Wide angle lens

$2,299

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization

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
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
Pentax SMC  DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Length Slightly longer
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 Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339

Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization

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