Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

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Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

Focal Length - Tele	55mm vs 50mm	5mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom	3.10x vs 2.90x	more flexible coverage
Max Magnification	0.38x vs 0.22x	better close-up
Weight	195 g vs 430 g	235 g lighter
Diameter	65 mm vs 74 mm	9 mm smaller in diameter
Length	63 mm vs 82 mm	19 mm shorter
Filter Thread	55 mm vs 67 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G

Focal Length - Wide	17mm vs 18mm	1mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	faster lens at wide

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Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G vs Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G	Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-55mm	17-50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	No	Yes
Zoom Ratio	3.1X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0 - F38.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	12	16
Optical Groups	9	13
Special Elements	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating	2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.27m
Max Magnification	0.38X	0.22X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	No	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	195g	430g
Diameter	65mm	74mm
Length	63mm	82mm
Materials	Composite	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	55mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	No	Yes
Hood Code	HB-N106	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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