Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S IIvsTamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
70-200mm / F2.8
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70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
70-300mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD suits you better
- Weight418g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II208mm long × 90mm diameter
- 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD150.3mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4.5 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 80cm | −0.42m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | — | No data |
| Weight | 998g | 580g | +418g |
| Length | 208mm | 150.3mm | +57.7mm |
| Diameter | 90mm | 77mm | +13mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 | +4year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II relative to 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
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