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 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 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 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 70mm, is 51mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6's 72mm 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 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 237g, 58% (328g) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 's weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 :
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has the Pentax KAF 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 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.
On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 28-80mm 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 42 - 120mm.
