Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR

Both are Nikon Z lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2026

17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E

f/2.8RXD

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Nikon · 2023

Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR

f/3.5205 g

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Pick the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You need more reach: 70mm vs 28mm at the long end
You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR if

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 17mm at the wide end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E and the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
	Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E	Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	17-70mm	12-28mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster	f/3.5
Weight	not listed	205 g
Length	not listed	63.5 mm
Diameter	74.6 mm	72 mm slimmer
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	16 elements / 12 groups	12 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	RXD	not listed
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2026	2023

6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Format: APS-C both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Min focus distance: 0.19 m both
Max magnification: 0.21× both
Image stabilization: Yes both

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Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E

Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E: a fast standard zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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