Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z
Both are Nikon Z telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S if
- You need more reach: 400mm vs 150mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.39× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, airshows
Pick the Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (1190 g vs 1435 g)
- You want a wider view: 35mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.75 m
- You want a compact lens: 160.1 mm vs 222 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S | Tamron E 35-150mm f/2-2.8 2.0-2.8 Di III VXD A058Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
35-150mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/2
2⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
1435 g
|
1190 g
lighter
|
| Length |
222 mm
|
160.1 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
98 mm
|
89.2 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.75 m
|
0.33 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.39×
larger
|
0.18×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 20 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2023
|
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- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
Our notes
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
The Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S is a telephoto zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and weather sealing, popular for wildlife and sports.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- Vibration reduction
- Weather-sealed
- Teleconverter compatible
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Heavy (1.44 kg)
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.
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