Nikon
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Tamron
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Nikon Z Mount
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 — 70–180mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is 5 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Wins
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
TL;DR — Key differences
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/2.8)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has lower Weight (855 g vs 1600 g)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has lower Length (167 mm vs 274 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
⌀81 × 274 mm
1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
⌀83 × 167 mm
855 g (1.88 lb / 30.16 oz)
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 107mm longer and 2mm narrower than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 745 g heavier than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 83 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds GM Aspherical, LD, XLD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 supports it
- ✓
Weight
855 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
167 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
34 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.34 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Pros
- ✓Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.