Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.18 m on the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2, against 0.38 m on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
- Max magnification: 0.37× on the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2, against 0.22× on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
- Weight: 540 g on the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2, against 805 g on the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S or 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2: which should you buy?
On published specs the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
Choose the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins more rows (3 to 0); if the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,996.95 new $1,495 used | $699 new $608.95 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 28–75mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–70mm (full frame) | 28–75mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 15 | 17 / 15 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.38 m | 0.18 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | 0.37× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 805 g | 540 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 89 × 126 mm | 75.8 × 117.6 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.