Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S vs Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S if
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, airshows
Pick the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 255 g lighter (1180 g vs 1435 g)
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.75 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.39× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 185.8 mm vs 222 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
50-400mm
|
| Weight |
1435 g
|
1180 g
lighter
|
| Length |
222 mm
|
185.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
98 mm
|
88.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.75 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.39×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 20 groups
|
24 elements / 18 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes 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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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