Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm | Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 22 | 12 |
| Groups | 18 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Anti-reflective coating | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.43 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.10 m | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 200mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.