Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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 ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1150 g lighter (570 g vs 1720 g)
- You want a wider view: 24mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
- You want a compact lens: 114 mm vs 212.3 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, single-lens use, casual video
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.32× vs 0.29× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2020
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-200mm
|
150-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
570 g
lighter
|
1720 g
|
| Length |
114 mm
shorter
|
212.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
slimmer
|
93 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.29×
|
0.32×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
25 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
2023
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- Yes 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 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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