Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Much more zoom

15x

5.8x

More than 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

270 mm

105 mm

More than 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more magnification

1:3.8 (0.3x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

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the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Better image stabilization

Nikon VR

Tamron VC

Less risk of blur

Slightly cheaper

$329.95

$649.00

The best price we've seen is $319 cheaper (around 50% less)

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the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Silent focus motor

18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:	Tamron PZD
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon AF-S

Good image stabilization

18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:	Tamron VC
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	Nikon VR

Great zoom

18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:	15x
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX :	5.8x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$329

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 Nikon-f

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$199

Doesn't have image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Has slightly smaller zoom range

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$399

Slightly cheaper

Less zoom

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Better image stabilization

Slightly better telephoto

Significantly less zoom

Slightly heavier

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$449

Slightly better telephoto

Much less zoom

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$107 - $197

More magnification

Slightly lighter

Less zoom

Worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Is a prime lens

Significantly wider aperture

No image stabilization

Significantly less zoom

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX