NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ 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 545g lighter (575g vs 1120g).
- —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 $1,671 less ($929 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) reaches 0.30× vs 0.25×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28–135mm
- 35–100mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 1,120g
- 575g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 105.0 × 177.5mm
- 80.6 × 121.5mm
- Volume
- 1537 cm³
- 620 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.73 g/cm³
- 0.93 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀95mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.34m
- 0.22m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.30×◆
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 13
- 15 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600
- $929◆
- Sharpness
- 8.5◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 7.8
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.2
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.