Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and sports & action — 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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II	Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)
Focal length	70-200mm	70-180mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II covers 70-200mm and the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) covers 70-180mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

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Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z Mount

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II is 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) is 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II and Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) 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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