Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD § 03 Head to head
Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD vs Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
Tamron 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 has a longer reach. Tokina 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 is 90 g lighter.
The Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is a 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye is a 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom. On paper the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD better than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 17mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Is weather sealed
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
Why is the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better than the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD?
- 90 g lighter (350 g vs 440 g)
- 14 mm shorter (71.1 mm vs 84.6 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.14 m vs 0.24 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- architecture For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–24mm | 10–17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Fisheye zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 440 g (15.52 oz) | 350 g (12.3 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 83.6 x 84.6 mm | 69.5 mm (diameter) x 71.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.14 m (5.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.39x |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 ◆ | 6 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Nikon F, Canon EF-S | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2017 | — |
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Size
- A · Tamron
- B · Tokina
- 84.6 × 83.6 mm
- 71.1 × 69.5 mm
The Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD is 14 mm longer and 90 g heavier than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye.
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Sample frames
Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye weighs 350 g, 90 g less than the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (440 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye focuses down to 0.14 m, against 0.24 m for the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD.
- Do the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD and the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye have image stabilization?
- Only the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD has the edge: it is weather sealed.
- Is the Tamron 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 90 g lighter to carry.
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