Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 vs Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 and Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II .

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Product
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Name Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8 Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Release Year 2023 2005
Release Date 2023-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Mount Nikon Z Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 270 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,48
Aperture
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 11 mm
F5,6 at 18 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 5 ED elements, 1 Super ED, 3 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Focal Length 70-180 mm 11-18 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm 7 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 84 mm 83 mm
Length 151 mm 78 mm
Weight 795 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon Z 70-180mm F2.8
Tamron SP 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Di-II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-113 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A