Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the 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 IIto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Top Features
- 17-50mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 430g.
- Diameter: 74mm
- Length: 82mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.27m
- Max Magnification:0.22x
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Top Features
- 18-55mm Focal Range
- F3.5 – F5.6 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 205g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 80mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.28m
Our Winner: 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
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
5.6
Wider aperture at tele end
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Minimum Focus Distance
0.27m
vs
0.28m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.22x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
55mm
vs
50mm
5mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom
3.10x
vs
2.90x
More flexible focal coverage
Weight
205g
vs
430g
225g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
74mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Length
80mm
vs
82mm
2mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
67mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD vs Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G II Specs Table
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
CHECK PRICE
CHECK PRICE
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 or silver
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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