Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED vs Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF
Nikon 28–70mm f/2.8 has a physical aperture ring. Tamron 28–105mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED is a 28–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF is a 28–105mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED 
Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED better than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED?
- Longer reach (105mm vs 70mm)
- 60 g lighter (875 g vs 935 g)
- 10 mm shorter (111.8 mm vs 121.5 mm long)
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.49 m vs 0.5 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED | Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–70mm | 28–105mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 935 g (32.98 oz) | 875 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 88.5 x 121.5 mm | 111.8 x 86.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) | 0.49 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 11 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A |
| Released | — | 2000 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Tamron
- 121.5 × 88.5 mm
- 111.8 × 86.4 mm
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED is 10 mm longer and 60 g heavier than the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- The Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF weighs 875 g, 60 g less than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED (935 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF?
- The Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF focuses down to 0.49 m, against 0.5 m for the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70 mm f/2.8D IF-ED or the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF better for travel?
- For travel, the Tamron SP AF 28-105 mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 60 g lighter to carry.
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