Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 vs Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 if
- You need more reach: 28mm vs 20mm at the long end
Pick the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2022
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 | Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
17-28mm
|
12-20mm
|
| Weight |
450 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
101 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
slimmer
|
90 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
12
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
17 elements / 12 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2026
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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