Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

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Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR over Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

Reasons to choose Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR

Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR vs Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR	Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD
Brand	Nikon	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,896.95	$499.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	24-70mm	28-75mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	No	Yes
Zoom Ratio	2.9X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	20	16
Optical Groups	16	14
Special Elements	3 aspherical and 2 ED elements + nano crystal and fluorine coatings	3 LD elements, 4 aspherical elements and 2 XR elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.38m	0.33m
Max Magnification	0.27X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1070g	510g
Diameter	88mm	73mm
Length	155mm	92mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	82mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	non rotating
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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