Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR vs Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and travel — 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 DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR	Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061)
Focal length	50-250mm	18-300mm
Max aperture	f/4.5-6.3	f/3.5-6.3
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) opens wider (f/3.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR covers 50-250mm and the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) covers 18-300mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VRSee price on Amazon Amazon has no new-stock listing for this one right now — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR and the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061)?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR is 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C; the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) is 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR or the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061)?
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) — its f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-6.3 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR and Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) 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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