Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S vs Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)
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.
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100-400mm | 50-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| 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 covers 100-400mm and the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) covers 50-400mm — 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 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR SSee price on Amazon
Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)?
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 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) is 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) 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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