Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for wide-angle and landscape — 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 14-30mm f/4 S	Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)
Focal length	14-30mm	16-30mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/2.8
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S covers 14-30mm and the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) covers 16-30mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | Premium Constant Aperture Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon US

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Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z Cameras

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S is 14-30mm f/4 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) is 16-30mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S or the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)?
The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S and Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) 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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