Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Much more zoom 15x vs 4.8x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 135 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.8 (0.3x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron PZD
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:15x
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM:4.8x
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
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
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 VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$699
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef

Travel lens

$600
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$699
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$479
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Travel lens

$349
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Less zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
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 PZD Canon-ef

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Wide angle lens

$185 - $199
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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