Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR 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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VRto 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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR Top Features

24-85mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F4.5 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 72mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 485g.
Diameter: 78mm
Length: 82mm
Min Focus Distance:0.38m
Max Magnification:0.22x

Our Winner: Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR

Max Aperture – Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at tele end
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	73mm vs 78mm	5mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 72mm	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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR over Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF

Focal Length – Wide	24mm vs 28mm	4mm Wider coverage
Focal Length – Tele	85mm vs 75mm	10mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom	3.50x vs 2.70x	More flexible focal coverage
Weight	485g vs 510g	25g lighter
Length	82mm vs 92mm	10mm shorter
Max Magnification	0.22x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD vs Nikon 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR 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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR
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	24-85mm
Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	–	No
Zoom Lock	Yes	No
Zoom Ratio	2.7X	3.5X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F3.5 – F4.5
Min Aperture	F32.0	F22.0 – F29.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	16
Optical Groups	14	11
Special Elements	3 LD elements, 4 aspherical elements and 2 XR elements	1 ED glass element, 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.33m	0.38m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.22X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	510g	485g
Diameter	73mm	78mm
Length	92mm	82mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	67mm	72mm
Filter Notes	non rotating	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	flower shaped hood	HB-63
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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