Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SvsTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
400mm / F2.8
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-400mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Weight1770g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-400mm 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 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S380mm long × 156mm diameter
- 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD185.8mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 400mm | 50mm | +350mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 400mm | — |
| 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 | 2.5m | 25cm | +2.25m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | — | No data |
| Weight | 2.95kg | 1.18kg | +1770g |
| Length | 380mm | 185.8mm | +194.2mm |
| Diameter | 156mm | 88.5mm | +67.5mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 67mm | −21mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S relative to 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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