Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7vsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
35mm / F1.7
53mm equiv.
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-75mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight330g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 16cm
When the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-75mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.772mm long × 70mm diameter
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2119.8mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 28mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 75mm | −40mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 16cm | 18cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.67× | — | No data |
| Weight | 220g | 550g | −330g |
| Length | 72mm | 119.8mm | −47.8mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 75.8mm | −5.8mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 67mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 relative to 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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