Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E vs Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S
Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2020
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S if
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E is made for APS-C
Spec differences
16 differences| Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E | Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Nikon
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
17-70mm
|
14-24mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
650 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
124.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.6 mm
slimmer
|
88.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
112 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2026
|
2020
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E
Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E: a fast standard zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S
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