Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SvsTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
24-70mm / F2.8
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
35-150mm / F2-2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S suits you better
- Weight385g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 33cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-150mm 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 24-70mm f/2.8 S126mm long × 89mm diameter
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD160.1mm long × 89.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 35mm | −11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 150mm | −80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 38cm | 33cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.22× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 805g | 1.19kg | −385g |
| Length | 126mm | 160.1mm | −34.1mm |
| Diameter | 89mm | 89.2mm | −0.2mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S relative to 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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