Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Nikon Z)

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has a better weight (570g (1.26 lb) vs 1130g (2.49 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has a better length (114mm vs 183.4mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has a better min focus distance (50 cm vs 72 cm).
  • Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Nikon Z) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-200mm50-400mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1922
Optical Groups1516
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 12.2°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingVXD
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance50 cm72 cm
Max Magnification0.28x0.28x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$899$849
Filter Size67mm82mm
Diameter76.5mm88.2mm
Length114mm183.4mm
Weight570g (1.26 lb)1130g (2.49 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes