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Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
The Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR and the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR if you want a brighter f/4 (0.3 stops more light), for dim light and softer backgrounds; a wider view (from 28mm equivalent); and a lighter lens (725 g against 1155 g). Pick the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if you want a fit on more cameras (57 against 16 in this guide).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Tamron |
| Focal length | 28-400mm (zoom) | 50-400mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 28-400mm | 50-400mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4-8brighter | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 14.3×more range | 8.0× |
| Weight | 725 glighter | 1155 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 28-400mm f/4-8 VR fits 16 and the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 57.