Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z vs Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z) is 1140g lighter (580g vs 1720g).
- —The 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z) is faster: f/4.5 vs f/5 (≈0.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z) cost $800 less ($599 vs $1,399).
- —For close-ups the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z reaches 0.32× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 150–500mm
- 70–300mm
- Max aperture
- F5–6.7
- F4.5–6.3◆
- Weight
- 1,720g
- 580g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 93.0 × 212.3mm
- 77.0 × 150.3mm
- Volume
- 1442 cm³
- 700 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.19 g/cm³
- 0.83 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.60m◆
- 0.80m
- Max magnification
- 0.32×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 25 / 16
- 15 / 10
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 7
- Focus drive
- VXD Linear Motor
- RXD Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,399
- $599◆
- Sharpness
- 8.2◆
- 7.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.3◆
- 7.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.5◆
- 7.6
- Flare Resistance
- 7.9◆
- 7.5
- Build / Sealing
- 8.4◆
- 7.4
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 9.0◆
Performance overlay
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for Nikon Z
- 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z)
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