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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
  • You want a wider view: 28mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.8 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 120.5 mm vs 150.3 mm long

Pick the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if

  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 75mm at the long end
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Type
Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
28-75mm
70-300mm
Max aperture
f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
f/4.5
Weight
565 g
580 g
Length
120.5 mm shorter
150.3 mm
Diameter
75 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.19 m closer
0.8 m
Max magnification
0.35× larger
0.2×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
15 elements / 12 groups
15 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
RXD
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2021
2022
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Format
Full frame both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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