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 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD 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 24-120mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD with a length of 117mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S's 84mm 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 195g (23%) lighter than the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD which has a weight of 825g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD 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 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
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 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
