The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD 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. Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 127mm. The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S with a length of 118mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD Size and Weight 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 160g (20%) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD which has a weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm .
On the other hand, the Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56 - 240mm .
