The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 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. Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S with a length of 85mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 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. Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD weighs 460g, which means it is 25g (5%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD has a focal range of 17-35mm 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
25.5 - 52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm 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 21 - 45mm .
