NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 Svs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
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Tamron
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Portraits, weddings & outdoor sports
View Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021): The one-lens solution for Nikon Z users — 5× zoom range, S-line sharpness, and versatile enough for almost any situation.
Portraits, Weddings & Outdoor Sports — Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020): The lightest f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony FE — 70-180mm coverage with VXD AF and weather sealing at significantly less than Sony's 70-200mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 di iii vxd is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S (2021) | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £749 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 85cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Multi Focus System — fast, quiet, and precise | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | VR (4.5 stops, up to 6 stops with Z-mount bodies with IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 630g | 810g |
| Dimensions | 84mm diameter × 114mm length | 81.0 × 149.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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