Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

vs

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
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
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 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
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 70 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs Tamron USD
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $846.95 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $452 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef:Tamron USD
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II: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
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
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
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 AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS 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
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II 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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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