The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm 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. Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S with a length of 89mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S's 78mm 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 24-70mm F4 S weighs 500g, which means it is 325g (39%) lighter than the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD which has a weight of 825g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm 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 24-70mm 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-70mm but while Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VC USD's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
