The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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 35-150mm F2-2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR with a length of 142mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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 28-400mm F4-8 VR weighs 725g, 37% (440g) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8's weight of 1165g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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 35-150mm F2-2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR 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 .
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR has a focal range of 28-400mm and 14.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 600mm .
