Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.38 m on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against 0.41 m on the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR.
- Max magnification: 0.28× on the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, against 0.20× on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.
- Weight: 905 g on the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2, against 1,070 g on the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR.
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR or SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2: which should you buy?
Choose the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR for its max magnification.
Choose the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for its closest focus and weight.
On paper the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 wins more rows (2 to 1); if the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,446.95 new $662.86 used | $1,199 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 24–70mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–70mm (full frame) | 24–70mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 20 / 16 | 17 / 12 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.41 m | 0.38 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.28× (best) | 0.20× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (SWM) | Yes (USD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,070 g | 905 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 88 × 154.5 mm | 88.4 × 111 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.