Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 38 cm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.22 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Weight (550 g vs 805 g)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Diameter (75.8 mm vs 89 mm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (119.8 mm vs 126 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 120 mm
550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 6mm longer and 13mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 255 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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Control ring
Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S supports it
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
550 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.37 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
75.8 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
119.8 mm vs 126 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 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
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?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 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.