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differences

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

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 Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f: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 Nikon-f: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

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 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
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$670

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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 Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Wide angle lens

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

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

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.

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