The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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. Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 121mm. The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD with a length of 92mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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. Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD weighs 510g, 9% (55g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 's weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 and the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-75mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
