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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD F(DX) Mount Review

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD

Main Features

  • 10-24mm Focal Range
  • F3.5-4.5 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 440g / 0.97 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 84mm x 85mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.24m
  • Max Magnification: 0.19x
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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Overview


Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(DX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelGood
StreetGood
WeddingFair
Walk AroundGood
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Extreme Wide-angle capability
Minimum focus distance of 0.24m / 9.4 inch
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is also available in Canon EF-S mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 85mm when not extended. It weighs 440g / 15.5 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR (Nikon F (DX) mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD vs Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR Size and Weight

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D7500, Nikon D500 and Nikon D7200.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX: 0.21x - (Compare)
  • Tokina 12-28mm f4 Pro DX: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 10mm, and a max aperture of f4.5 and minimum aperture of f29 at 24mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
10mm F3.5 F22
24mm F4.5 F29

Optical Formula

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Broad-band Anti-reflection & fluorine coatingsLD
  • XLD
  • aspherical
  • hybrid aspherical elements.

Lens Hood

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Lens
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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED Lens Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f3-5-4.5G ED
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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 10-24mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No
Zoom Ratio 2.4X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5-4.5
Min Aperture F22-29
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements Broad-band Anti-reflection & fluorine coatingsLD, XLD, aspherical, and hybrid aspherical elements.

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 440g
Diameter 84mm
Length 85mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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