Tamron
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs Tamron USD
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Lighter 200 g vs 0.8 kg
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 4.1x lighter
Cheaper $196.95 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,102 cheaper (6.6x less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:Nikon AF-S

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f
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 Better image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture 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
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
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have 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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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