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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
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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
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the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Lighter 390 g vs 0.8 kg
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2.1x lighter
More zoom 3.9x vs 2.9x
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More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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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 DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G: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 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 slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower 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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

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

Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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
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
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
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 Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

Portrait lens

$824

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom

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