Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S vs Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 550 g lighter (630 g vs 1180 g)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 118 mm vs 185.8 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, general use, video
Pick the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 120mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.4× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
16 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
24-120mm
|
50-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
630 g
lighter
|
1180 g
|
| Length |
118 mm
shorter
|
185.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
slimmer
|
88.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.4×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
24 elements / 18 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
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- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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