Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VRvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
50-250mm / F4.5-6.3
75-375mm equiv.
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
70-180mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR suits you better
- Weight460g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-250mm in a single lens
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- 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 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR110mm long × 74mm diameter
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2158.7mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 250mm | 180mm | +70mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 30cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 405g | 865g | −460g |
| Length | 110mm | 158.7mm | −48.7mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 83mm | −9mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | −6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR relative to 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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