Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35-100mm | 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 Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) covers 35-100mm 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
Where to buy
Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078)See price on Amazon
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) and the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)?
The Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) is 35-100mm 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 Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) 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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