NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 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 35g lighter (450g vs 485g).
- —The 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $371 less ($929 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.18× vs 0.16×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 14–30mm
- 16–30mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 485g
- 450g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.0 × 85.0mm
- 74.8 × 103.9mm
- Volume
- 529 cm³
- 457 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.92 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.28m
- 0.19m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.16×
- 0.18×◆
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 12
- 16 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,300
- $929◆
- Sharpness
- 8.7◆
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.8
- 7.4◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 8.1◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.5◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 9.1◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.