NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is 140g lighter (725g vs 865g).
- —The 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $151 less ($1,149 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.39× vs 0.35×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 28–400mm
- 70–180mm
- Max aperture
- F4–8
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 725g◆
- 865g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.5 × 141.5mm
- 83.0 × 158.7mm
- Volume
- 794 cm³◆
- 859 cm³
- Density
- 0.91 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.20m◆
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.35×
- 0.39×◆
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 15
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,300
- $1,149◆
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.6
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.4
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
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