lens difference test

Thought ,as it is wet outside, I would do a direct comparison between the Tamron G2 and the Nikon 24-70mm G lens @ f2.8 at 70mm
Same camera Nikon D810 same settings same distance away

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Jpeg unedited apart from same crop

Tamron lens



Nikon lens


to me the Tamron lens produces a clearer picture with more definition.
your opinion please

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Yes, not got a clue about photography but I do prefer the first pic.

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Conditions are very different, the second was taken in quite harsh sunlight.

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There you are Dood, re taken with same conditions more or less. the sun moved a bit that is all

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Nikon seems a faster lens maybe step it back a tad?

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I usually buy Tamron lenses as the quality for the price is excellent and a fair bit cheaper than the camera's own make. My last one is an all-rounder - 28*mm-150*mm auto zoom lens with a Pentax mount. Very pleased with it.

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both lenses @ f2.8 so I don't quite understand what you mean by "one being a faster Lens"

focus speed doesn't come into it as both focus first before shutter actuation .See in menu a1 and a2

this is a direct comparison, the only difference is possibly lens size 77mm v 82mm so one may just let in a litttle more light onto the sensor, depending on how a lens is constructed.

Even so to me the tamron produces a sharper picture ands no filters used either

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Right ... you've edited the OP, you've switched pictures, a bit unfair when asking peoples opinion.

Anyway, looks like your Nikon lens is duff, best sell it, £500 if you're lucky, or keep it for future OFF comparison threads.

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Doods
Maybe that is why I could never get sharp photos with it whatever I did to try and correct. Previously not having another lens to compare it with I assumed it was ok.

In which case any advice would be pointless no matter how helpful.

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Just checked and that Tamron lens has now increased in price by £67 from the company I got it from. Glad I bought it when I did