Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR 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 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long 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 want bigger close-ups: 0.25× 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 need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1560 g lighter (580 g vs 2140 g)
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 180mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 150.3 mm vs 315.5 mm long
Spec differences
15 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR | Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
180-600mm
|
70-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/4.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
2140 g
|
580 g
lighter
|
| Length |
315.5 mm
|
150.3 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
110 mm
|
77 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.3 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 17 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
RXD
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2023
|
2022
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
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