Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.8 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.29× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, single-lens use, casual video
Pick the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-200mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
580 g
|
| Length |
114 mm
shorter
|
150.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.29×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
RXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
2022
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
A superzoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and a retractable barrel.
Pros
- Wide zoom range
- Compact for the range (570 g)
- Vibration reduction
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not as sharp as S-Line zooms
Our notes
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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