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

Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 50 mm
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40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs Tamron USD
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Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly cheaper $594.00 vs $1,299.00
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The best price we've seen is $705 cheaper (2.2x less)
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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More than 30% lighter
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f:Tamron USD
17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
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 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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
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
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

Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

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
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 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

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

$90 - $197

Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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

Portrait lens

$824

Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
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

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization

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