Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z vs Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S
Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1545 g lighter (1190 g vs 2735 g)
- You want a wider view: 35mm vs 120mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.98 m
- You want a compact lens: 160.1 mm vs 353.5 mm long
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S if
- You need more reach: 300mm 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 prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z | Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Nikon
|
| Focal length |
35-150mm
|
120-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
1190 g
lighter
|
2735 g
|
| Length |
160.1 mm
shorter
|
353.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
89.2 mm
slimmer
|
128 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
112 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
closer
|
0.98 m
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
30 elements / 24 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
2026
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max magnification. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max magnification
- 0.18× both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300mm F2.8 TC VR S
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