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Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR if you want more reach (to 600mm equivalent). Pick the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if you want a brighter f/5 (0.3 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; a wider view (from 150mm equivalent); a fit on more cameras (88 against 16 in this guide); and a lighter lens (1725 g against 2140 g).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Tamron |
| Focal length | 180-600mm (zoom) | 150-500mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 180-600mm | 150-500mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6-6.3 | f/5-6.7brighter |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 3.3× | 3.3× |
| Weight | 2140 g | 1725 glighter |
| Cameras it fits | 16 in this guide | 88 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 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR fits 16 and the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 88.