Tamron has announced that the popular 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063) fast-aperture standard zoom lens will be available for Nikon Z system mirrorless cameras.

The 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 is Tamron’s fourth lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras, following the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, and 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.

“The 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 is compact and easy to use, yet has excellent optical performance and is compatible with the latest digital cameras with increasingly high pixel resolution,” Tamron promises. The linear motor focus mechanism (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) is fast, accurate, and quiet.

The lens also performs well in close-up, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.7 and a focus range of 0.18 meters (7.1 inches) at the wide end.

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens has 17 elements in 15 groups, including two low dispersion (LD) and Glass Molded Aspherical (GM) elements to control optical aberrations. The 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 has a minimum length of 119.8 millimeters (4.7 inches) and a weight of 550 grams (19.4 ounces).

Photographers will not have to wait long to find out, since the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is set to launch on April 18. The Z-mount version costs $999, which is somewhat more than the original E-mount lens, which is now on sale for $799, down from its usual price of $899.