Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Lens to replace

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Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

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Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Focal Length - Wide	17mm vs 18mm	1mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD vs Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD	Nikon 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$299.00	$246.95
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	17-50mm	18-55mm
Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	No
Zoom Lock	Yes	No
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F32.0	F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	12
Optical Groups	13	9
Special Elements	2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element	Two aspherical elements + super integrated coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.27m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.22X	0.38X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual		Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	430g	205g
Diameter	74mm	65mm
Length	82mm	63mm
Materials	Unknown	Composite
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	67mm	55mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	flower shaped hood	HB-N106
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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