Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for telephoto and wildlife — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 150-500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/5-6.7 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) opens wider (f/4.5-6.3) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) covers 70-300mm and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) covers 150-500mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Check the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) is 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) is 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) or the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)?
The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) — its f/4.5-6.3 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.7 of the other.
Do the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) and Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).
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