Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) 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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)	Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)
Focal length	70-300mm	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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) covers 70-300mm 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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras (Model A047Z) Black

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

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) is 70-300mm 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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) or the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) — 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 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) 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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