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

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateMar 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
F/22
Optical Construction
17 elements in 15 groups
Special Elements
2x LD (Low Dispersion), 2x GM (Glass Molded Aspherical)

Autofocus

Type
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor
Speed
Approximately 2x faster than previous generation Model A036
Performance
Fast, quiet, high-precision focusing

Close focus

Minimum Focusing Distance (Wide)
0.18m (7.1 inches) at 28mm
Minimum Focusing Distance (Telephoto)
0.38m (15 inches) at 75mm
Maximum Magnification
1:2.7

Build

Mount Material
High durability metal mount

Design

Exterior Coating
Scratch-resistant coating on barrel
Focus Ring
Rubber material for comfortable grip
Controls
Programmable function button, USB-C port for Tamron Lens Utility
Zoom Extension
Minimal extension (4.7" to 5.5" when zoomed)

Features

Image Stabilization
None (lens-based)
Teleconverter Compatibility
Not compatible with Nikon or Tamron teleconverters
Firmware Updates
Via USB-C connection and Tamron Lens Utility software
Customization
Focus ring direction, focus presets, A-B focus mode, focus limiting via Lens Utility
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Generation

Model
A063Z
Revision
G2 (Second Generation)
Manufacturing
Made in Japan

Optics

Min focal length
28 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28-75 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
119.8 mm
Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
75.8 mm
Lens weight
550 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm