Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S vs Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S goes wider (14mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E reaches further (70mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14-30mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | n/a |
| Weight g | 485.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 82 | n/a |
| Length mm | 85.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.161 | n/a |
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a compact wide-angle zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras that, unlike many ultra-wides, accepts 82mm screw-in filters.
Pros
- Takes front filters
- Compact and light (485 g)
- Sharp across the zoom
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- f/4 maximum aperture
- Distortion corrected in-camera
- Retractable barrel needs extending
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.