Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Tamron
51 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Budget
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | AX, eBAND, and BBAR Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.08 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2 x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.