Compare lenses
Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8
The Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S and the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S if you want more reach (to 30mm equivalent) and a lighter lens (485 g against 570 g). Pick the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 if you want a brighter f/2.8 (1.0 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; a wider view (from 12mm equivalent); and a fit on more cameras (57 against 16 in this guide).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Tamron |
| Focal length | 14-30mm (zoom) | 12-20mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 14-30mm | 12-20mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/2.8brighter |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | no | no |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 2.1×more range | 1.7× |
| Weight | 485 glighter | 570 g |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 57 in this guidefits more cameras |
Focal range, in full-frame terms
Aperture
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
Cameras they fit
16 cameras in this guide take both, so either works on the same body. In all, the Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S fits 16 and the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 57.