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 LD and the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF 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 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD with a length of 87mm, is 19mm 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 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD weighs 440g, which means it is 305g (40%) lighter than the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF which has a weight of 745g.
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 LD and the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF 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 LD and the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF 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 LD is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17-35mm but while Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 LD has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 - F4.0, the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
