Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

The budget 'trinity' standard zoom for Z-mount — a genuinely fast constant f/2.8 at a fraction of the S-line 24-70mm f/2.8's price and weight. A rebadged Tamron design manufactured for Nikon rather than an in-house optic, but very well regarded as a value pick for full-frame shooters wanting fast-aperture versatility without the S-line premium.

Starting from
£889 new
Available at 2 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£889
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Value & Depreciation
£949
Launch price
→
£889
Today
=
6%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £12/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
28–75mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
75.0mm diameter × 120.5mm length
Weight
565g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Magnification
0.34x
Min. Focus Distance
0.19m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.2
Street
5.6
Travel
6.5
Wedding & Events
7.7
Vlogging & Video
5.4
Filmmaking
6.3
Documentary
6.7
Landscape
6.4
Casual
6.6
Food
5.7
Macro
4.8
Architecture
5.9
Astrophotography
5.0
Underwater
5.6
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 7.7 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing. Fast constant f/2.8 at a fraction of the S-line 24-70mm price.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 4.8 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8