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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2

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Key differences

  • Closest focus: 0.27 m on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 0.30 m on the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
  • Max magnification: 0.48× on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 0.38× on the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
  • Optical stabilisation: Yes on the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2, against No on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8.
  • Weight: 795 g on the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, against 855 g on the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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Optics
Focal length70–180mm70–180mm
35mm equivalent70–180mm (full frame)70–180mm (full frame)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Made forFull frameFull frame
Elements / groups19 / 1420 / 15
Aperture blades99
Closest focus0.27 m (best)0.30 m
Max magnification0.48× (best)0.38×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (STM)Yes (VXD)
Optical stabilisationNoYes (best)
Weather sealedYesYes
Internal zoomNoNo
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleYesNo
Size & weight
Weight795 g (best)855 g
Diameter × length83.5 × 151 mm83 × 156.5 mm
Filter thread67 mm67 mm

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