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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR goes wider (24mm vs 28mm).
  • Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC reaches further (105mm vs 70mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC
Brand Nikon Vivitar
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 24-70mm (wider) 28-105mm
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Released 2015 n/a
Blades 9 n/a
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 16 n/a
Af motor SWM n/a
Elements 20 n/a
Weight g 1070.0 n/a
Filter mm 82 n/a
Length mm 154.5 n/a
Stabilized Yes n/a
Diameter mm 88.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.38 n/a
Max magnification 0.28 n/a

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

Nikon's professional standard zoom for F-mount DSLRs, with a constant f/2.8 aperture and vibration reduction. Electromagnetic diaphragm and silent-wave motor.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Vibration reduction
  • Sharp across the zoom range
  • Nano Crystal Coat

Cons

  • Large and heavy (1.07 kg)
  • 82mm filter thread

Vivitar Series 1 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 VMC

This 28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 standard zoom lens from Vivitar fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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