Tamron AFA078S700
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 35-100mm range and a fast, quiet VXD linear motor make this a strong everyday zoom for Nikon Z-mount, delivering consistent subject separation. Its lightweight 565g build and moisture-resistant sealing add practical portability and durability for on-location work. This lens is best for wildlife and sports shooters who need a bright, weather-sealed telephoto zoom with quick autofocus in a compact form factor.
Focal length 35-100mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 564 g
af type VXD Linear Motor
lens type zoom
57 Overall Score
Price $899
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong macro (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong versatility (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 221 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron AFA078S700 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-100mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 564 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | VXD Linear Motor | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFA078S700 | 98.1 | 24 | 68.2 | 80.7 | 86.2 | 21 | 78.8 | 8.6 | 37.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 67.9 | 63.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.2 | 77.9 | 34 | 88 | 66.9 | 92.3 | 56.2 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Price
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