NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is 185g lighter (195g vs 380g).
- —The 20-40mm 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 24-50mm f/4-6.3 cost $329 less ($400 vs $729).
- —For close-ups the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) reaches 0.26× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 24–50mm
- 20–40mm
- Max aperture
- F4–6.3
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 195g◆
- 380g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.5 × 51.0mm
- 74.4 × 88.7mm
- Volume
- 216 cm³◆
- 386 cm³
- Density
- 0.90 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀52mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
- 0.26×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 10
- 12 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $400◆
- $729
- Sharpness
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.4
- 7.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.1◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.2
- 8.1◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
- 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.