Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Tamron
71 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Portrait
Street
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | eBAND, BBAR, and Fluorine Coatings | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 381 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:3.5 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
