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

Making its way onto the market in April 2024, the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is designed as a standard zoom for covering a range of different subjects, while also being relatively compact for everyday and travel use. Starting at a little narrower than a typical 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, it’s well-suited to subjects including landscapes, portraits, and street.

As we’d expect from a third-party lens, one of the major benefits is the price. Costing £849, it’s much more affordable than the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, which will set you back £1,889. Nikon also has its own 28-75mm f/2.8 lens, which you can pick up for around £800. But it’s worth pointing out that the Nikon has near-identical specification to Tamron’s original 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E-mount, which made its debut in 2018 and is the predecessor to

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