Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm
Nikon
72 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | RXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 1960 17-35mm0.060score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
