Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2021
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Nikon Z Mount
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 — 28–75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2022
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.37 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 29 cm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (119.8 mm vs 140 mm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (550 g vs 630 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀85 × 140 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 120 mm
550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 20mm longer and 9mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 80 g heavier than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.37 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 29 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
119.8 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
550 g vs 630 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
75.8 mm vs 85 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.