Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Model
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
With a constant maximum aperture, on the 14-24mm focal range, equal to f2.8, Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8G ED ultra-wide-angle zoom lens delivers superb performance in any situation.
The new 15-30mm F/2.8 full-frame ultra-wide-angle zoom is a worthy addition to the Tamron SP lens series, renowned for its highest standards. Thanks to the development of its unique XGM element, the high-performance zoom lens offers the same performance as would two fixed focal length lenses of 15mm and 30mm.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
14 millimeters
15 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
24 millimeters
30 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
- Sharp corner to corner, at wide open aperture, at entire zoom range.
- Excellent wide angle, useful for landscape, very good sharpness.
- It has beautiful colors, super fast autofocus and an extremely useful focal range for wide-angle photography.
- It's such quality glass, and the range is nice.
- It is well built, and the 14-24mm range of the zoom was really nice.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Camera Lens
- Great zoom range, solid build, big aperture and sharp images.
- Comes with image stabilisation and f2.8 maximum aperture.
- Well-built, produces sharp images even when wide open.
- A fantastic lens at the full aperture.
- Extremely sharp lens, already at full aperture.
Size & Weight
Height
3.8 in.
3.87 in.
Width
3.8 in.
3.87 in.
Depth
5.2 in.
5.7 in.
Weight
35.3 oz.
38.8 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
- Heavy but not bulky at all.
- Awesome, sharp, and very solid. It's not as heavy as most are reporting.
- The images are extremely crisp. Good size of the lens.
- The main draw back I had with this lens was the weight.
- This lens is so big and heavy.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Camera Lens
- Absolutely superb. Build quality is great. Good size.
- Super sharp, and good zoom range. Normal weight and size.
- A superb lens. Not too heavy.
- Not the best travel lens due to size and weight.
- It's very large, and heavy.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
10.8 in.
11.02 in.
Field Of View
FX 114° - 84° / DX 90° - 61°
110°32' - 71°35'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
- It covers an incredible angle of view on a full frame camera.
- Has near perfect distortion control even at wide apertures.
- Autofocus on my D700 is fast and accurate even in low light.
- Flare is well controlled and colors are crisp even in candle lit night shots with the light source in the picture.
- Fast autofocus, very sharp images throughout the frame even when wide open.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Camera Lens
- Good stabilization and F2.8.
- It's so smooth, focus is fast and sharp.
- It is an amazing lens, fast accurate focus, nice colors and bokeh.
- VC worked! It really works well.
- Smooth zoom and focus action.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
14 Elements in 11 Groups
18 elements in 13 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Extras
Internal Focusing, AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano Crystal Coat
VC (Vibration Compensation), Internal Focusing, Fluorine Coating, XGM (eXpanded Glass Molded Aspherical), BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating, Moisture-resistant construction, USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens
- Great lens. Very crisp, clear, great color.
- It is very crisp and focuses fast.
- Sharpness, contrast, build quality and lack of distortion are all world-class.
- Colors are wonderful with great contrast. Focus is quick and silent.
- No filter ring is the only my draw back.
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Camera Lens
- Solid and well built lens.
- The range of focal lengths is perfect for travel, photos in intense, and night views with stars.
- I love this lens. Build quality is excellent.
- The 15-30mm is such a great landscape range.
- Color quality was excellent; focus speed was extraordinary.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
1749.95 $
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