NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is 70g lighter (1120g vs 1190g).
- —The 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2 vs f/4 (≈2.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z) cost $601 less ($1,999 vs $2,600).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ reaches 0.25× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28–135mm
- 35–150mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2–2.8◆
- Weight
- 1,120g◆
- 1,190g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 105.0 × 177.5mm
- 89.2 × 160.1mm
- Volume
- 1537 cm³
- 1000 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.73 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀95mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.34m
- 0.33m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×◆
- 0.17×
- Elements / groups
- 18 / 13
- 21 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,600
- $1,999◆
- Sharpness
- 8.5
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.4
- 8.3◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3◆
- 8.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Nikon Z)
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