Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
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 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S 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 cheaper $599.00 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $700 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Learn more about
the Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron VC
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S 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
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
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
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Has better macro
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 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Travel lens

$698
Zoom range More zoom
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$130
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

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