Best Tamron Lenses for the Nikon Zf

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The Zf combines classic dial-driven handling with a modern 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor and in-body stabilisation. It is popular for street and travel photography, where small, bright lenses suit it best.

All of the lenses below are full-frame Nikon Z lenses, so their focal lengths apply as marked on the Nikon Zf.

The camera has in-body stabilisation, so every lens is stabilised; lenses marked VC add optical stabilisation on top, which helps most at long focal lengths.

Where to start

For most Nikon Zf owners the best first Tamron lens is the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A062): it is compact enough to match the Zf's size and gives F2.8 from 20mm to 40mm.

Everyday and standard zooms

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063)

The classic F2.8 standard zoom, sharp and quick to focus, for events, people and travel.

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A062)

A compact, light F2.8 zoom from wide to normal, ideal for street, travel and vlogging.

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)

A portrait and event zoom that opens to F2, replacing several primes.

Wide-angle and landscape

Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)

An F2.8 ultra-wide zoom for landscapes, interiors and night skies.

Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)

An extreme 12mm ultra-wide for big landscapes and architecture.

Telephoto, sport and wildlife

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)

A light F2.8 telephoto zoom with VC, for sport, portraits and stage. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A078)

A small F2.8 portrait zoom.

Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)

A light, affordable telephoto zoom for sport and kids' matches.

Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)

A 400mm wildlife zoom that starts at 50mm, with VC. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)

A 500mm wildlife and bird lens with VC, made for game drives. VC stabilisation.

Primes and macro

Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD (F072)

A true 1:1 macro lens that doubles as a portrait lens.

Buying in South Africa

All of these lenses are sold with the local Tamron warranty through Singer Photographic, Tamron's official South African distributor. Buy them online here or from an authorised Tamron dealer, and register your lens after purchase.