Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- 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
- Our notes say it suits: Sports, weddings, portraits
Pick the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 860 g lighter (580 g vs 1440 g)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 150.3 mm vs 220 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S | Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
1440 g
|
580 g
lighter
|
| Length |
220 mm
|
150.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
77 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.8 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 18 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
RXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
2022
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max magnification. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max magnification
- 0.2× both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S
A professional telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an internal-zoom design and vibration reduction. Its length stays constant while zooming.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Internal zoom
- Vibration reduction
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- Heavy (1.44 kg)
- Large
Our notes
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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