The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED 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. Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED with a length of 83mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF 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 f3.5-4.5D IF ED weighs 370g, 19% (90g) lighter than the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD's weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle 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 Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED 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 Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF ED 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 the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon 18-35mm f3.5-4.5D IF 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.
