NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) is 255g lighter (550g vs 805g).
- —At launch the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $1,301 less ($999 vs $2,300).
- —For close-ups the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.37× vs 0.22×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 28–75mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 805g
- 550g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 126.0mm
- 75.8 × 119.8mm
- Volume
- 784 cm³
- 541 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.03 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.38m
- 0.18m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.22×
- 0.37×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 15
- 17 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, multi-focusing
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,300
- $999◆
- Sharpness
- 9.3◆
- 8.5
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2◆
- 7.8
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.7
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.0
- Value / Size
- 8.2
- 9.4◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
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