Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
Tamron
63 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm0.377score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.626score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
