The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 28mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S and the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, which means it is 50g (9%) lighter than the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III which has a weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 112.5mm .
