Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
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Sigma
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Significantly more zoom 15x vs 11.1x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II 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 VC LD Macro Nikon-f:15x
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:11.1x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f:Tamron VC
18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma OS
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
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 VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Travel lens

$329
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II 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 much 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 VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II 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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has way more smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II 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
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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