Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD Top Features

28-75mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 67mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 510g.
Diameter: 73mm
Length: 92mm
Min Focus Distance:0.33m

Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED Top Features

24-70mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 900g.
Diameter: 83mm
Length: 133mm
Min Focus Distance:0.38m

Our Winner: Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED

Focal Length – Tele	75mm vs 70mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight	510g vs 900g	390g lighter
Diameter	73mm vs 83mm	10mm smaller in diameter
Length	92mm vs 133mm	41mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.33m vs 0.38m	can focus closer to the subject

Pros Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED over Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom	2.90x vs 2.70x	More flexible focal coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust

Cons Of Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8G ED

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming

Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD vs Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD	Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	28-75mm	24-70mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	–
Zoom Ratio	2.7X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16	15
Optical Groups	14	11
Special Elements	3 LD elements, 4 aspherical elements and 2 XR elements	3 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and 1 Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.33m	0.38m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	510g	900g
Diameter	73mm	83mm
Length	92mm	133mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Yes
Filter Thread	67mm	77mm
Filter Notes	non rotating	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	flower shaped hood	HB-40
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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