NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) is 55g lighter (575g vs 630g).
- —The 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) cost $171 less ($929 vs $1,100).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S reaches 0.39× vs 0.30×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–120mm
- 35–100mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 630g
- 575g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 118.0mm
- 80.6 × 121.5mm
- Volume
- 654 cm³
- 620 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 0.93 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.22m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.39×◆
- 0.30×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 15 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM, x2)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,100
- $929◆
- Sharpness
- 8.9◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.6
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 8.7◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
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