The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 316mm. The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC with a length of 258mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR also has a larger diameter of 110mm compared to the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC's 106mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC weighs 1951g, 8% (189g) lighter than the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR's weight of 2140g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC have the same Filter thread size of 95mm.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 180-600mm F5.6-6.3 VR has a focal range of 180-600mm and
3.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
270 - 900mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 900mm.
