Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SvsTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
50mm / F1.2
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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 50mm f/1.2 S suits you better
- Brightness1.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- 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 50mm f/1.2 S150mm long × 89.5mm diameter
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD160.1mm long × 89.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 35mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 150mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F2 | 1.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F2.8 | 2.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 33cm | +0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.09kg | 1.19kg | −100g |
| Length | 150mm | 160.1mm | −10.1mm |
| Diameter | 89.5mm | 89.2mm | +0.3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S relative to 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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