The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 and the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD 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 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 with a length of 51mm, is 37mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 74mm.
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 24-50mm F4-6.3 weighs 195g, which means it is 255g (56%) lighter than the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD which has a weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has the Nikon F (DX) 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 D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-50mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 75mm.
On the other hand, the Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a focal range of 18-270mm and 15.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-405mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
