Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef
More zoom 15x vs 13.9x
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 Around 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
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 Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Slightly more magnification 1:3.4 (0.3x) vs 1:3.8 (0.3x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 10% larger in your photo
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

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
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha:13.9x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron VC
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha:Sigma OS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:Tamron PZD
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha:Sigma HSM
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef:270 mm
18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha:250 mm
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
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
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
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
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
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef 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 Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
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
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 Better image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have 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
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$649
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
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

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha 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
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD VC Sony-alpha vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Sony 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT

Wildlife lens

$200
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 2 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DT vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$648
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

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