Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, against 7 on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Closest focus: 0.60 m on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, against 1.30 m on the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR.
- Max magnification: 0.32× on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, against 0.25× on the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR.
- Internal zoom: Yes on the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, against No on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Weight: 1,725 g on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, against 1,955 g on the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR.
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| Lowest price today | $2,196.95 new | $1,199 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 180–600mm | 150–500mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 180–600mm (full frame) | 150–500mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/5.6–6.3 | f/5–6.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 25 / 17 | 25 / 16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (best) | 7 |
| Closest focus | 1.30 m | 0.60 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.32× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | Yes (best) | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,955 g | 1,725 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 110 × 315.5 mm | 93 × 209.6 mm |
| Filter thread | 95 mm | 82 mm |
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