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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Tamron · f/2.8 · Nikon Z mount

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
What We Like
+Compact and lightweight design ideal for travel and everyday carry, weighing only 550g
+Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout entire zoom range delivers excellent low-light performance and bokeh
+Fast and quiet VXD linear motor autofocus with approximately 2x speed improvement over previous generation
+Excellent optical performance with improved sharpness and resolution edge-to-edge, even at wide-open aperture
+Weather-sealed construction with scratch-resistant coating and fluorine element protection
+Fully customizable via Tamron Lens Utility software for focus presets, focus limiter, and AF response curves
Worth Knowing
−No built-in image stabilization; relies on camera body IBIS
−Focal length starts at 28mm rather than 24mm, limiting ultra-wide coverage for architecture
−Priced at MSRP $999 USD, $100 higher than Sony E-mount version with same optics
−Slight corner softness at wide-open aperture (f/2.8) at 28mm setting; improves by f/5.6

General

Brand
Tamron
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers a versatile wide-to-portrait-length range with bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for Nikon Z-mount. Revamped optics yield higher resolution and improved sharpness over the previous generation, with a VXD mechanism that achieves faster, more precise performance for both stills and video. It's a well-featured design with major advantages being small and light at very reasonable price.

Physical

Lens Weight
550 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
75.8 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
119.8 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–75 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes