What is the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 best used for?

Wedding & Events, Casual, Landscape.

How much does the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 cost in the UK?

The 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 starts from £599 in the UK, available new at 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Tamron

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Name: 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Brand: Tamron
Availability: InStock

Tamron's second-generation 28-75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z: a light (550g) full-frame standard zoom with VXD linear-motor autofocus, close focusing to 18cm at 28mm (1:2.7) and a moisture-resistant, fluorine-coated build. A cheaper, lighter alternative to the Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S.

Starting from

£599 new

Available at 2 retailers

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Wex Photo Video

£599

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Clifton Cameras

£649

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Value & Depreciation

£849

Launch price

→

£599

Today

29%

Value drop

Over ~2 years, this lens has cost roughly £125/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.

Core

Released

2024

Focal Length

28–75mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Nikon Z-mount

Dimensions

75.8mm diameter × 119.8mm length

Weight

550g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) — fast linear motor, significant improvement over G1

Optical IS

None (relies on body IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

18cm minimum focus distance (at 28mm)

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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

6.9

Street

6.2

Travel

7.0

Wedding & Events

8.2

Vlogging & Video

5.7

Filmmaking

6.8

Documentary

7.1

Landscape

7.4

Casual

7.4

Food

6.4

Macro

5.5

Architecture

6.9

Astrophotography

5.8

Underwater

6.1

✅ Great For

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Wedding & Events 8.2 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.

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Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, value for money and optical quality.

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Landscape 7.4 Strong on optical quality, weather sealing and filter compatibility.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Macro 5.5 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 →