Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S vs Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Between the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S comes out ahead in weight, while the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins on optical stabilization and min focal. Overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 55.3 and the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD scores 83.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 27.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight.
Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if you care most about optical stabilization and min focal. Its strongest claims are optical stabilization, min focal, max focal.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S wins
- ▲Weight — 920.00 g less. 805 vs 1725.
Why Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD wins
- ▲Has Optical stabilization.
- ▲Min focal: 150 (vs 24).
- ▲Max focal: 500 (vs 70).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 24 mm | 150 mmlead |
| Max focal | 70 mm | 500 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Min aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
Build
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 805 glead | 1725 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Mount
| Spec | Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Tamron - 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Nikon Zlead | Sony E |
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