Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
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Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
More zoom 15x vs 13.9x
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 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 270 mm vs 250 mm
Help
 Around 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Slightly more magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:3.8 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha:15x
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:13.9x
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha:Tamron PZD
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha:Tamron VC
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha:270 mm
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:250 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to travel lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$399
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED II White

Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED II White

Portrait lens

$219
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED II White vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Wildlife lens

$159
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$144
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$399
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$279
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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