Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
85 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 15 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7 | 1:3.5 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.091score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm0.285score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
