Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SvsTamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
24-120mm / F4
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
35-100mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-120mm in a single lens
When the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
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 24-120mm f/4 S118mm long × 84mm diameter
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD121.5mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 35mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 120mm | 100mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 22cm | +0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.39× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 630g | 575g | +55g |
| Length | 118mm | 121.5mm | −3.5mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 80.6mm | +3.4mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2026 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S relative to 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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