Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Nikon
81 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Street
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm0.150score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
