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 Sony-alpha

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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
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 270 mm vs 250 mm
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 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 Sony-alpha
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 Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

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 Sony-alpha: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 Sony-alpha: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 Sony-alpha: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 Sony-alpha: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
Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6

Travel lens

$698
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$649
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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 Doesn't have image stabilization
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro HSM Sony-alpha vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Wildlife lens

$248
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
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
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$399
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Wildlife lens

$200
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

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

Macro lens

$144
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length 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 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

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