Tamron
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $849
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lands at 88 and Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD 88
vs 88 Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 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 35mm f/1.8 S
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 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 35mm f/1.8 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 35mm f/1.8 S
Which is better, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 35mm f/1.8 S worth the price? +
At $849, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 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.