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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
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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

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

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

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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
Price $247 vs $299 Cheaper by $52
Focal Length - Tele 55mm vs 50mm 5mm more tele coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Optical Zoom 3.10x vs 2.90x more flexible coverage
Max Magnification 0.38x vs 0.22x better close-up
Weight 205 g vs 430 g 225 g lighter
Diameter 65 mm vs 74 mm 9 mm smaller in diameter
Length 63 mm vs 82 mm 19 mm shorter
Filter Thread 55 mm vs 67 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
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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