Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VRvsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
16-50mm / F2.8
24-75mm 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 16-50mm f/2.8 VR suits you better
- Weight220g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- 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 16-50mm f/2.8 VR88mm long × 74.5mm diameter
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2119.8mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 28mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 75mm | −25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 15cm | 18cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | — | No data |
| Weight | 330g | 550g | −220g |
| Length | 88mm | 119.8mm | −31.8mm |
| Diameter | 74.5mm | 75.8mm | −1.3mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR 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 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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