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

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 7.5x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Tamron PZD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 135 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:15x
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:7.5x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Canon IS
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 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

Travel lens

$699
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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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

Wildlife lens

$299
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

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

Travel lens

$479
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the EF 28-135mm 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 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Zoom range Has significantly smaller zoom range
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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef

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

Travel lens

$369
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Canon-ef vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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
Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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
Length Shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less 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-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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