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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

Both are Nikon Z lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 265 g lighter (315 g vs 580 g)
  • You want a wider view: 18mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • 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 0.2 m vs 0.8 m

Pick the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD if

  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 140mm at the long end
  • You shoot full frame: the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR is made for APS-C
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021

Spec differences

17 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
18-140mm
70-300mm
Max aperture
f/3.5 ⅔ stop faster
f/4.5
Weight
315 g lighter
580 g
Length
90 mm shorter
150.3 mm
Diameter
73 mm slimmer
77 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.8 m
Max magnification
0.33× larger
0.2×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
17 elements / 13 groups
15 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
RXD
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2021
2022
1 identical spec hidden: mount. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both

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