Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 385 g lighter (805 g vs 1190 g)
• You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 126 mm vs 160.1 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, video

Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if

• You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
• You need more reach: 150mm vs 70mm at the long end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.38 m
• You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2019

Our notes

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S is a professional standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Weather-sealed and noted for sharpness.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8
• Sharp
• Weather-sealed S-Line build
• Customizable control ring

Cons

• Heavy (805 g)
• No lens-based VR

Our notes

Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z

This 35-150mm f/2-2.8 full-frame standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.