
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical
- Focal length
- 28–80 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 230 g
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm
- Length
- 70.4 mm
At a Glance
This full-frame standard zoom for Nikon F weighs just 230 g and is compact. Its focal length runs from 28 to 80 mm with an aperture of f/3.5-5.6. It focuses down to 70 cm, at a magnification of 1:8. It offers a straightforward range for everyday use and travel.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 80 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 7
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 230 g (0.51 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 58 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 70 cm (27.56 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:8 (0.13×)
- Length
- 70.4 mm (2.77 in)
- Diameter
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical fit?
The Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-120 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical | Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-80 mm | 28-75 mm | 24-85 mm | 28-70 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 230 g | 510 g | 465 g | 935 g |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | 67 mm | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 70 cm | 33 cm | 38 cm | 70 cm |
| Length | 70.4 mm | 92 mm | 82 mm | 121.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | no |
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Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical: FAQ
Does the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical has autofocus.
Does the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical weigh?
The Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical weighs 230 g. It is 70.4 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical use?
The Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical takes 58 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-120 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF)
28-75mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR
24-85mm · f/3.5-4.5
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8 ED-IF
28-70mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
24-85mm · f/2.8-4
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
24-70mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
24-70mm · f/2.8
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
24-70mm · f/2.8
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