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Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

The Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S if you want a wider view (from 14mm equivalent). Pick the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if you want more reach (to 30mm equivalent), a fit on more cameras (57 against 16 in this guide) and a lighter lens (440 g against 650 g).

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S and the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Maker	Nikon	Tamron
Focal length	14-24mm (zoom)	16-30mm (zoom)
Full-frame equivalent	14-24mm	16-30mm
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Made for	Full frame	Full frame
Mounts	Nikon Z	Sony E, Nikon Z
Stabilised	no	no
Autofocus	yes	yes
Zoom range	1.7×	1.9×
Weight	650 g	440 glighter
Cameras it fits	16 in this guide	57 in this guidefits more cameras

Focal range, in full-frame terms

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: 14-24mm.

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: 16-30mm.

Aperture

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: f/2.8 wide open.

Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2: f/2.8 wide open.

Each opening drawn to scale against f/1.4: a smaller f-number lets in more light and blurs the background more.

Field of view

How wide each sees, at each end, on the sensor it was made for.

Cameras they fit

16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body. In all, the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S fits 16 and the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 57.