NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
Key differences
- —The 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z is 235g lighter (1720g vs 1955g).
- —The 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z is faster: f/5 vs f/5.6 (≈0.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z cost $301 less ($1,399 vs $1,700).
- —For close-ups the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z reaches 0.32× vs 0.25×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 180–600mm
- 150–500mm
- Max aperture
- F5.6–6.3
- F5–6.7◆
- Weight
- 1,955g
- 1,720g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 110.0 × 315.5mm
- 93.0 × 212.3mm
- Volume
- 2998 cm³
- 1442 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.65 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀95mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 1.30m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 25 / 17
- 25 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,700
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 8.6◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5
- 8.5
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 7.9
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 9.3◆
- 8.6
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
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