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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Product Comparison: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED Camera Lens

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Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Camera Lens

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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

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

Maximum Aperture

2.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

14 millimeters

15 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

24 millimeters

30 millimeters

Lens Type

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

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Optical Stabilization

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

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

14 Elements in 11 Groups

18 elements in 13 groups

Number of Aperture Blades

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)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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MSRP

1749.95 $