NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 Svs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & travel
View NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
VS
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?
Landscape, Architecture & Travel — NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019): The most packable 14mm zoom available — and the only one at this width that takes standard front filters.
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 14-30mm f/4 S (2019) | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £749 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | N/A — lens | 85cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System — quiet and accurate | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 485g | 810g |
| Dimensions | 82mm diameter × 85mm length (retracted) | 81.0 × 149.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread (usable at all focal lengths) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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