Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4GvsTamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
58mm / F1.4
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SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
24-70mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight440g lighter, so easier to carry
When the SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G70mm long × 85mm diameter
- SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2108.5mm long × 88.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G | Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 58mm | 24mm | +34mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 58mm | 70mm | −12mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 58cm | 38cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | — | No data |
| Weight | 385g | 825g | −440g |
| Length | 70mm | 108.5mm | −38.5mm |
| Diameter | 85mm | 88.4mm | −3.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 82mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2017 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G relative to SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
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SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
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