The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD is the longer of the two lenses at 114mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 90mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD and the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 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 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, 72% (335g) lighter than the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD's weight of 460g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD has a focal range of 17-50mm and
3.0X 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 - 75mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 39mm .
