The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED and the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD 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 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD with a length of 93mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED's 83mm diameter.
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. Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED weighs 385g, which means it is 75g (16%) lighter than the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD which has a weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED and the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD 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
Both the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED and the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED has a focal range of 18-35mm and
1.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a focal range of 17-35mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5 - 52.5mm.