Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
Key differences
- —The 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) is 132g lighter (1588g vs 1720g).
- —The 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2 vs f/5 (≈2.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z cost $600 less ($1,399 vs $1,999).
- —For close-ups the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z reaches 0.32× vs 0.15×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 200mm
- 150–500mm
- Max aperture
- F2◆
- F5–6.7
- Weight
- 1,588g◆
- 1,720g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 118.0 × 176.8mm
- 93.0 × 212.3mm
- Volume
- 1933 cm³
- 1442 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.82 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀105mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 1.50m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.15×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- 25 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- STM
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,999
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 8.7◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.0◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.4
- 8.5◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- 7.9◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.6
Performance overlay
- 200mm f/2 AF FF (Nikon Z)
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
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