NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR 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 faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR cost $29 less ($900 vs $929).
- —For close-ups the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) reaches 0.30× vs 0.28×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–200mm
- 35–100mm
- Max aperture
- F4–6.3
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 570g◆
- 575g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 76.5 × 114.0mm
- 80.6 × 121.5mm
- Volume
- 524 cm³◆
- 620 cm³
- Density
- 1.09 g/cm³
- 0.93 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.50m
- 0.22m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.28×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- 15 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $900◆
- $929
- Sharpness
- 7.6
- 8.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.8
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.1◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.4
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
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