The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED's 78mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 24mm F1.8G ED weighs 355g, 21% (95g) lighter than the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's weight of 450g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Nikon 24mm F1.8G 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 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.