Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
Nikon
72 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | VXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.