Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm 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.
- Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E goes wider (17mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S reaches further (120mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S | 17-70mm F2.8 B070 Z/RF/X/E |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Tamron |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24-120mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 630.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Length mm | 118.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.4 | n/a |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
A versatile standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/4 aperture and a longer range than the 24-70mm f/4.
Pros
- Constant f/4
- Long 24-120mm range
- Weather-sealed
- Sharp
Cons
- Larger than the 24-70 f/4 (630 g)
- Relies on in-camera corrections
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.