Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC vs Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC and Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Tamron Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1299 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Focal Length 17-50 mm 24-120 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 96 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 84 mm
Length 94 mm 103 mm
Weight 570 gr 710 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 HB-53
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B005