NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) is 200g lighter (450g vs 650g).
- —At launch the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $1,471 less ($929 vs $2,400).
- —For close-ups the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.18× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 14–24mm
- 16–30mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 650g
- 450g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.5 × 124.5mm
- 74.8 × 103.9mm
- Volume
- 766 cm³
- 457 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.85 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀112mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.18×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 11
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,400
- $929◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8◆
- 7.4
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 8.1
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.9
- 9.1◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
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