Tamron Z-mount 70-300mm

Marilynne

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[h=1]Available Now! Tamron's First Nikon Z-Mount Lens[/h]
[h=1]70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD[/h]
(Model A047)


[h=1]World's smallest and lightest[/h]
[h=1]telephoto zoom for Nikon Z-Mount mirrorless cameras[/h]
Designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, and with an F6.3 aperture at the telephoto end, the 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 is the world’s smallest and lightest[SUP]1[/SUP] full-frame mirrorless telephoto zoom lens, coming in at a mere 5.9 in long with a maximum diameter of 77mm and weighing just 20.5 oz. Easier than ever before, photographers can now experience the compression effects and limited depth-of-field unique to a real telephoto lens. This lens is also ideal for users who want to reduce the weight of their luggage or lighten their load on nature walks. In addition to landscapes and sports, users can enjoy telephoto shooting for a broad array of subjects like portraits, birds, and casual snaps.

 

Clovishound

Senior Member
I see it's listed at $700 on B&H. Not in stock yet. That will put it in line, pricewise, with the Nikon Fmount 70-300 F4.5 - 5.6. The Nikon is actually a little cheaper, of course, it also requires an FTZ to mount it up to your Z camera. If I were in the market for a 70-300 for my Z, I would look at the Tamron, and be willing to pay the extra $100 for it over the Nikon, if it performs well to have a native mount lens. If you don't have an FTZ, the Tamron would be the cheaper route to go.
 

Clovishound

Senior Member
One thing I will say about the Z system that is seldom mentioned, the EVF, while grainy in very low light, gives a preview of exposure. It is not a super precise measurement, but I have found that times when I thought I had the exposure nailed, the viewfinder showed me that I was over or underexposed. On my Z5 I can just rotate the rear wheel and dial in exposure compensation. Very handy.
 
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