Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 2.9x
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 Around 5.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Shorter 96 mm vs 172 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:3.8 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
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 70-200mm f/4L USM
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L 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 70-200mm f/4L USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:450 g
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:0.7 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:18 mm
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:$649.00
EF 70-200mm f/4L USM:$629.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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 70-200mm f/4L USM
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
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 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III

Wildlife lens

$150
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,349
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L 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
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$629
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro 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

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Max focal length Better telephoto
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Heavier
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Much more expensive
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

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