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Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

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 500mm at the long end

Pick the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5 vs f/5.6)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 420 g lighter (1720 g vs 2140 g)
  • You want a wider view: 150mm vs 180mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 1.3 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.32× vs 0.25× maximum magnification

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Brand
Nikon
Tamron
Focal length
180-600mm
150-500mm
Max aperture
f/5.6
f/5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
2140 g
1720 g lighter
Length
315.5 mm
212.3 mm shorter
Diameter
110 mm
93 mm slimmer
Filter thread
95 mm
82 mm
Min focus distance
1.3 m
0.6 m closer
Max magnification
0.25×
0.32× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
25 elements / 17 groups
25 elements / 16 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VXD
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization, released. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Image stabilization
Yes both
Released
2023 both

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