The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the Nikon 24mm F1.8G 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. Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 with a length of 64mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2's 73mm 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. Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 weighs 215g, which means it is 140g (39%) lighter than the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED which has a weight of 355g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
