Comparison of Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor and Tamron 10-24mm ƒ/3.5-4.5 Di II LD SP AF

Attribute	Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor ×	Tamron 10-24mm ƒ/3.5-4.5 Di II LD SP AF ×
Notes	Included Accessories: Front and rear lens caps, bayonet lens hood, soft lens case	Included Accessories: Flower-Shaped Lens Hood; Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.2	0.2
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Length (mm)	95	86.5
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.24
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	63.00 - 100.00	60.30 - 108.70
Focus Details	Internal with Silent Wave Motor (SWM); M/A, M switch	Internal, with AF/MF switch
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 35.00	10.00 - 24.00
APS Equivalent	27 - 52mm	1.5x: 15 - 36mm; 1.6x: 16 - 38.4mm
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Name	Nikon 18-35mm ƒ/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Nikkor	Tamron 10-24mm ƒ/3.5-4.5 Di II LD SP AF
Weight (g)	385	370
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 29.00	3.50 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Lens Construction	12 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements	12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 HID glass element and 2 LD glass elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	83	83.2