The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 194mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's 88mm diameter.
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 II weighs 1180g, 21% (320g) lighter than the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2's weight of 1500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II 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.
Tamron SP 70-200mm 2.8 Di VC USD G2 is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
