The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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 600mm F4 TC VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 437mm. The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC with a length of 186mm, is 251mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S also has a larger diameter of 165mm compared to the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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. Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC weighs 1180g, which means it is 2080g (63%) lighter than the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S which has a weight of 3260g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has a 46mm 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 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC 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 .
Focal Range
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC has a focal range of 50-400mm and
8.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
