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 AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD 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 AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD's 73mm diameter.
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 10g (1%) lighter than the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD which has a weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD 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 AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Pentax KAF 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 AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD 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.
