Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for portrait and wedding & event — 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	Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)	Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)
Focal length	35-150mm	70-180mm
Max aperture	f/2-2.8	f/2.8
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) opens wider (f/2-2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) covers 35-150mm 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 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras

Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)See price on Amazon

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

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)See price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) and the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)?
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) is 35-150mm f/2-2.8 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.

Which is better in low light, the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) or the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)?
The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) — its f/2-2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) 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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