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Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 vs Tamron 17-35mm OSD Lens Comparison
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Pricing*
- Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED - $749.95
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Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD Pricing*
- Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD - $599
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Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Advantages
Nikon Brand Reputation
Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD Advantages
Weather Sealed
Faster Aperture
Conclusion
This will be updated once the Tamron 17-35mm lens has been formally tested.
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Overall User Rating
4.66 out of 5
based on 216 user reviews online.
: 74% (159.92)
: 21% (45.73)
: 3% (6.01)
: 1% (2)
: 1% (2.34)
Specs
| Spec | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di OSD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 | 17 |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8-4.0 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/ | f/ |
| Minimum Focus distance | 11.02 inches | 11.02 inches |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.20x | 0.2x |
| Number of Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Number of Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aperture Blade Design | Not Specified | Not Specified |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Filter Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Diameter | 3.27 in. | 3.31 in. |
| Length | 3.74 in. | 3.66 in. |
| Weight | .85 lbs. | 1.01 lbs. |
| Lens Mount Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | None | None |
| Weather Sealed | Not Specified | Yes |
| Distance Scale | Yes - No Hyper Focal Markings | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Lens Shade | Included | Included |