Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2009 2004
Release Date
MSRP 899 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 10 mm
F4,5 at 24 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 14 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 10-24 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 14 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 73 mm
Length 87 mm 83 mm
Weight 460 gr 420 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-23 AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061