Tamron
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Prime/zoom
87
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S wins by 1
Nikon
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $849
Specdex verdict
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lands at 87 and Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 88. That puts Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 87
vs 88 Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Score breakdown
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
87 sharpness 87
af 83
build 90
value 86
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S |
|---|
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD vs Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Which is better, Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD or Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S? +
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD worth the price? +
At $1,299, Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in build.
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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 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.