Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z vs 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 35mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.8 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2022
Pick the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 610 g lighter (580 g vs 1190 g)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 150mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z | 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
35-150mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
2⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
1190 g
|
580 g
lighter
|
| Length |
160.1 mm
|
150.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89.2 mm
|
77 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
closer
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
RXD
|
| Released |
2023
|
2022
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Tamron both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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