NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
Key differences
- —The 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z is 1230g lighter (1720g vs 2950g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/5 (≈1.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z cost $12,601 less ($1,399 vs $14,000).
- —For close-ups the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z reaches 0.32× vs 0.17×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 400mm
- 150–500mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F5–6.7
- Weight
- 2,950g
- 1,720g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 156.0 × 380.0mm
- 93.0 × 212.3mm
- Volume
- 7263 cm³
- 1442 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.41 g/cm³
- 1.19 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- —
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 2.50m
- 0.60m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.17×
- 0.32×◆
- Elements / groups
- 25 / 19
- 25 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Silky Swift VCM (SSVCM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2022
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $14,000
- $1,399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.6◆
- 8.2
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.4◆
- 7.3
- Autofocus Speed
- 9.6◆
- 8.5
- Flare Resistance
- 9.1◆
- 7.9
- Build / Sealing
- 9.6◆
- 8.4
- Value / Size
- 6.2
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
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