Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S vs Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S and Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.

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Product
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Name Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Release Year 2023 2010
Release Date 2023-10-11
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 400 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Maximum Aperture F6,3 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Construction 21 elements  /  14 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED, 1 SR, 1 phase fresnel, nano crystal coat, fluorine coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal Length 600 mm 18-270 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
252 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 107 mm 74 mm
Length 278 mm 96 mm
Weight 1390 gr 450 gr
Other
Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105A DA18
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B008