Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Travel on a small kit, vlogging, everyday photography
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
32 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
75.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
A 2019 retractable DX kit zoom for the Z 50 and Z fc with VR and a 46mm filter thread. It weighs only about 135g.
Pros
- Very light and compact
- VR
- Collapses for storage
- Close focus 0.2m
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Plastic build
Our notes
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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