The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 70-200 F2.8 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 220mm. The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 with a length of 210mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 and Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S 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 70-200 F2.8 VR S weighs 1440g, 16% (284g) lighter than the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7's weight of 1724g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 has a focal range of 150-500mm 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
225 - 750mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S has a focal range of 70-200mm 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 105 - 300mm .
