Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S	Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)
Focal length	100-400mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5-5.6	f/5-6.7
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S opens wider (f/4.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S covers 100-400mm and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) covers 150-500mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm VR S | Premium Versatile telephoto Zoom Lens with Image stabilization for Z Series mirrorless C

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Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless Cameras

Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)See price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) is 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S or the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — its f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.7 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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