Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)

Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and wildlife — 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 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)	Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)
Focal length	50-400mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5-6.3	f/5-6.7
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) covers 50-400mm and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) covers 150-500mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon Z

Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)See price on Amazon

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Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless Cameras

Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)See price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) is 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) is 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) or the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) — its f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.7 of the other.

Do the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) and Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) 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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