Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S vs Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, video
Pick the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.38 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2019
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S | Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
24-70mm
|
16-30mm
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
126 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
74.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.38 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 15 groups
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2019
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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