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Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S vs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S and the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 if you want a fit on more cameras (57 against 16 in this guide) and a lighter lens (855 g against 1440 g). On these specs the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Tamron |
| Focal length | 70-200mm (zoom) | 70-180mm (zoom) |
| Full-frame equivalent | 70-200mm | 70-180mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Mounts | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Stabilised | yes | yes |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Zoom range | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Weight | 1440 g | 855 glighter |
| 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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S fits 16 and the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 57.