NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is 70g lighter (795g vs 865g).
- —At launch the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z) cost $101 less ($1,149 vs $1,250).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 reaches 0.48× vs 0.39×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 70–180mm
- 70–180mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 795g◆
- 865g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 83.5 × 151.0mm
- 83.0 × 158.7mm
- Volume
- 827 cm³◆
- 859 cm³
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.27m◆
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.48×◆
- 0.39×
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 14
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,250
- $1,149◆
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
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