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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S vs Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon Z wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S if

  • You need more reach: 24mm vs 20mm at the long end

Pick the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 if

  • You want a wider view: 12mm vs 14mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.28 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2020

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Focal length
14-24mm
12-20mm
Weight
650 g
not listed
Length
124.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
88.5 mm
90 mm
Filter thread
112 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.28 m
0.18 m closer
Max magnification
0.13×
0.17× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
12
Optical design
16 elements / 11 groups
17 elements / 12 groups
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2020
2026
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Wide Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

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