Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and sharp image quality, making it an excellent walk-around and street photography lens. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and good low-light performance, though some note the plastic build and lack of a lens hood as minor drawbacks. Overall, it offers great value for the price, especially for those seeking a portable prime lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Good low-light performance
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No lens hood included
- Not weather-sealed
- Plastic lens mount
- Some chromatic aberration wide open
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.