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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
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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 II

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II

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Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
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-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF
Price $98 vs $299 Cheaper by $201
Focal Length - Tele 55mm vs 50mm 5mm more tele coverage
Optical Zoom 3.10x vs 2.90x more flexible coverage
Weight 205 g vs 430 g 225 g lighter
Diameter 73 mm vs 74 mm 1 mm smaller in diameter
Length 80 mm vs 82 mm 2 mm shorter
Filter Thread 52 mm vs 67 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD vs Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II
Brand Tamron Nikon
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $299.00 $98.00
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 No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock Yes -
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 7
Optical Groups 13 5
Special Elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element 1 ED glass element 1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.27m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.22X unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Focus Method Internal Extending front
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
DoF Scale Yes Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 430g 205g
Diameter 74mm 73mm
Length 82mm 80mm
Materials Unknown Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code flower shaped hood HB-33 or HB-45
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - flexible lens pouch CL-0715
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