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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD vs 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

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

Pick the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if

  • You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.8 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 600 g lighter (580 g vs 1180 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 150.3 mm vs 185.8 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD and the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
50-400mm
70-300mm
Weight
1180 g
580 g lighter
Length
185.8 mm
150.3 mm shorter
Diameter
88.5 mm
77 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.25 m closer
0.8 m
Max magnification
0.5× larger
0.2×
Aperture blades
9 more blades
7
Optical design
24 elements / 18 groups
15 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
VXD
RXD
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2024
2022
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, weather sealing. Show all
Brand
Tamron both
Mount
Nikon Z both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/4.5 both
Filter thread
67 mm both
Weather sealing
Yes both

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