Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z vs Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2023

E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z

f/21190 gVXD

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Nikon · 2024

Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR

f/4725 g

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Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4)

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 465 g lighter (725 g vs 1190 g)
You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 400mm vs 150mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.33 m

Spec differences

15 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z and the Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR
	Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z	Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	35-150mm	28-400mm
Max aperture	f/2 2 stops faster	f/4
Weight	1190 g	725 g lighter
Length	160.1 mm	142 mm shorter
Diameter	89.2 mm	85 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.33 m	0.2 m closer
Max magnification	0.18×	0.35× larger
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Autofocus motor	VXD	not listed
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2023	2024

3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, optical design. Show all

Mount: Nikon Z both
Format: Full frame both
Optical design: 21 elements / 15 groups both

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Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z

This 35-150mm f/2-2.8 full-frame standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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