Asking for advice...(again!): What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm
AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di - II LD aspherical (IF) lens for Nikon other than price?
Would I regret buying the Tamron?

Bijan M. Pirnia

I own a Tamron 10-24 mm DX lens for my Nikon D7000; and I do not regret buying it. It's a bit softer on the edges; but that 's a rather common problem with probably all or most of extreme wide-angle lenses.

amehta Loc: Boston

twiga wrote:

What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm
AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di - II LD aspherical (IF) lens for Nikon other than price?
Would I regret buying the Tamron?

Since I like adding to confusion, you might also want to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX, DxOMark rates it slightly better than either the Nikon or Tamron.

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

Only you can answer that. Some people will only use Nikon glass, even if they have to buy it used. Others buy aftermarket. The Nikon glass will always have a higher resale value, but costs more also. Sometimes it is a close call on performance, but usually the top Nikon lenses are better made.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

twiga wrote:

What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm
AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di - II LD aspherical (IF) lens for Nikon other than price?
Would I regret buying the Tamron?

You can compare lenses on DXOMark - you'll need to use the drop down box to put in your camera since the ratings are camera specific. I put in the D5300 but you should change it.
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/AF-S-DX-Nikkor-10-24mm-F3.5-4.5G-ED-on-Nikon-D5300-versus-Tamron-SP-10-24mm-F35-45-Di-II-LD-Aspherical-IF-Nikon-on-Nikon-D5300___312_919_500_919

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

Bijan M. Pirnia wrote:

I own a Tamron 10-24 mm DX lens for my Nikon D7000; and I do not regret buying it. It's a bit softer on the edges; but that 's a rather common problem with probably all or most of extreme wide-angle lenses.

Thanks Bijan....good information...

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

amehta wrote:

Since I like adding to confusion, you might also want to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 DX, DxOMark rates it slightly better than either the Nikon or Tamron.

I will check this lens out....thanks!

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

romanticf16 wrote:

Only you can answer that. Some people will only use Nikon glass, even if they have to buy it used. Others buy aftermarket. The Nikon glass will always have a higher resale value, but costs more also. Sometimes it is a close call on performance, but usually the top Nikon lenses are better made.

hmmmm.... all food for. thought.....decisions, decisions...:)

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

ecobin wrote:

You can compare lenses on DXOMark - you'll need to use the drop down box to put in your camera since the ratings are camera specific. I put in the D5300 but you should change it.
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare/Side-by-side/AF-S-DX-Nikkor-10-24mm-F3.5-4.5G-ED-on-Nikon-D5300-versus-Tamron-SP-10-24mm-F35-45-Di-II-LD-Aspherical-IF-Nikon-on-Nikon-D5300___312_919_500_919

A great resource....I know I will be using this great site again and again...going to check now...:)

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

twiga wrote:

What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm
AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di - II LD aspherical (IF) lens for Nikon other than price?
Would I regret buying the Tamron?

Best lens in this range might be the Tokina 11-16 F2.8 You can find them used for <$350 or new for $480.

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

Gene51 wrote:

Best lens in this range might be the Tokina 11-16 F2.8 You can find them used for <$350 or new for $480.

Hi Gene....yes...the Tokina looks like a great lens, but sadly it won't autofocus on my D40, and I just can't see well enough to manual focus.....
Sorry, I should have explained that my camera is a D40.....

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

twiga wrote:

Hi Gene....yes...the Tokina looks like a great lens, but sadly it won't autofocus on my D40, and I just can't see well enough to manual focus.....
Sorry, I should have explained that my camera is a D40.....

You must be looking at an old review - unless I am mistaken, the current model has an internal motor, and it should work.

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

Gene51 wrote:

You must be looking at an old review - unless I am mistaken, the current model has an internal motor, and it should work.

Gosh...you're right! Just went to the Ken Rockwell site and lo-and-behold....there it is....well....now I think this is the lens I will save my pennies for....(gotta get those vet bills paid off first) then Tokina here I come!

Thank you so much!

PhotoGenesis131 Loc: Michigan

twiga wrote:

What is the difference between a Nikon 10-24mm
AF-S Nikkor f/3.5-4.5G DX ED and a Tamron SP AF 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di - II LD aspherical (IF) lens for Nikon other than price?
Would I regret buying the Tamron?

I have the nikon 10-24 to sell as I have now bought an fx camera. Plan to list it on EBay soon.

twiga Loc: near Boston, MA

PhotoGenesis131 wrote:

I have the nikon 10-24 to sell as I have now bought an fx camera. Plan to list it on EBay soon.

PhotoGenesis! Please .....let me be first on the list! How much do you want for it?