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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX
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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

BUY from B&H PHOTO
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Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX

BUY from B&H PHOTO
Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX
Weight 430 g vs 610 g 180 g lighter
Diameter 74 mm vs 84 mm 10 mm smaller in diameter
Length 82 mm vs 97 mm 15 mm shorter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 77 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Reasons to choose Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF
Price $280 vs $299 Cheaper by $19
Focal Length - Wide 16mm vs 17mm 1mm wider coverage
Optical Zoom 3.10x vs 2.90x more flexible coverage
Diaphragm Blades 9 vs 7 better Bokeh
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD vs Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX
Brand Tamron Tokina
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $299.00 $279.99
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 16-50mm
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 F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16 15
Optical Groups 13 12
Special Elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element SD element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.27m 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.22X unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 430g 610g
Diameter 74mm 84mm
Length 82mm 97mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown Yes
Filter Thread 67mm 77mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code flower shaped hood BH-777
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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