Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Much more zoom 15x vs 2.9x
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 Around 5.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 96 mm vs 206 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Lighter 450 g vs 1.5 kg
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 3.2x lighter
Cheaper $649.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,748 cheaper (3.7x less)
More magnification 1:3.8 (0.3x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 200 mm
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 Around 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly smaller diameter 74 mm vs 87 mm
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 More than 10% smaller lens at the end
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
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 Less risk of blur
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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 Nikon-f:Tamron VC
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:Tamron PZD
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:18 mm
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Travel lens

$847
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$1,047
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Aperture 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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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

$224 - $247
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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 Nikon-f 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

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

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Much less zoom
Focus motor 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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,199
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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