The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III weighs 540g, which means it is 90g (14%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S which has a weight of 630g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a 77mm 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 Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III is also available in the Sony E and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm .