Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VRvsTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
16-50mm / F2.8
24-75mm equiv.
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR suits you better
- Weight210g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR88mm long × 74.5mm diameter
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD121.3mm long × 74.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 17mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 15cm | 19cm | −0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | — | No data |
| Weight | 330g | 540g | −210g |
| Length | 88mm | 121.3mm | −33.3mm |
| Diameter | 74.5mm | 74.6mm | −0.1mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR relative to 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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