Rumors about Tamron making mirrorless lenses for Z-mount have been around for a while and I think we now see the result of those reports. There is a little doubt in my mind that the new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is based on the existing Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (as previously reported) – see for yourself: Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 lens: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens: Here are the specifications comparison between the new Nikon lens (left) and the existing Tamron lens (right) (the Tamron lens is $300 cheaper): Next is a comparison between the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 and the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S: Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 ($1,200) Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S ($2,000) Type Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount Format FX/35mm FX/35mm Focal length 28–75 mm 24–70 mm Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8 Minimum aperture f/22 f/22 Lens construction 15 elements in 12 groups (including 1 super-ED element, 1 ED element, 3 aspherical elements) 17 elements in 15 groups (including 2 ED elements, 4 aspherical elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements) Angle of view FX format: 75° to 32° 10‘ DX format: 53° to 21° 20‘ FX format: 84° to 34° 20′ DX format: 61° to 22° 50′ Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (28, 35, 50, 75) Graduated in millimeters (24, 28, 35, 50, 70) Focusing system Internal focusing system Internal focusing system Minimum focus distance(measured from focal plane) 28 mm zoom position: 0.19 m (0.63 ft) 35 mm...
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Published By: Nikonrumors - Tuesday, 14 December, 2021
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