Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 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 4.5x
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 Around 3.5x 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
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 wide angle 18 mm vs 55 mm
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 3.1x better wide angle
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 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 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Slightly more magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:3.8 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $350 cheaper (2.2x less)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:Canon IS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:270 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:250 mm
Zoom range Great zoom Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:15x
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:4.5x
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 wildlife 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-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:390 g
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:18 mm
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:55 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:$649.00
EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS:$299.00

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
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 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 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
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 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
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-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro 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 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 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 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-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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

$247
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

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