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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S wins by 3
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — Prime/Zoom
Nikon

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lands at 88 and Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S at 91. That puts Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S leads on af (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD more score per dollar ($1,399 vs $2,699).

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 88
vs
91 Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Score breakdown

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD versus Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Which is better, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD worth the price? +

At $1,399, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S worth the price? +

At $2,699, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — leads on af (89 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.