The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 83mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 406g, 11% (54g) lighter than the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED's weight of 460g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
10-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F3.5 - F4.5.
