Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8vsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

28-75mm / F2.8

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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

28-75mm / F2.8

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Which to choose

There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.

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

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  • NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8120.5mm long × 75mm diameter
  • 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2119.8mm long × 75.8mm diameter

Specifications compared

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 compared with Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationNikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2Difference
Focal length (wide)28mm28mm—
Focal length (tele)75mm75mm—
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8—
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8—
Min apertureF22—No data
Min focus distance19cm18cm+0.01m
Max magnification0.34×—No data
Aperture blades9blades—No data
Weight565g550g+15g
Length120.5mm119.8mm+0.7mm
Diameter75mm75.8mm−0.8mm
Filter size67mm67mm—
Released20212024−3year
StabilizationNoNo—
Weather sealingYesYes—
MacroNoNo—
AutofocusYesYes—

The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 relative to 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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