NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is 365g lighter (1355g vs 1720g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is faster: f/4.5 vs f/5 (≈0.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z cost $1,301 less ($1,399 vs $2,700).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S reaches 0.38× vs 0.32×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 100–400mm
- 150–500mm
- Max aperture
- F4.5–5.6◆
- F5–6.7
- Weight
- 1,355g◆
- 1,720g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 98.0 × 222.0mm
- 93.0 × 212.3mm
- Volume
- 1675 cm³
- 1442 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.81 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.75m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.38×◆
- 0.32×
- Elements / groups
- 25 / 20
- 25 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM) x2, Multi-focusing
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,700
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.5
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 7.9
- Build / Sealing
- 9.1◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
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