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Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 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 70-180mm F2.8 if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.8 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2022

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 215 g lighter (580 g vs 795 g)
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 180mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8 Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Focal length
70-180mm
70-300mm
Max aperture
f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
f/4.5
Weight
795 g
580 g lighter
Length
151 mm
150.3 mm
Diameter
83.5 mm
77 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.27 m closer
0.8 m
Max magnification
0.5× larger
0.2×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
19 elements / 14 groups
15 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
RXD
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2023
2022
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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