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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Significantly more zoom 15x vs 11.1x
Help
 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 270 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 Around 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Tamron VC
Help
 Less risk of blur
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom range Incredible zoom Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:15x
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:11.1x
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:Tamron PZD
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:Tamron VC
AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
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
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$330
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
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 AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
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 DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G 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
Zoom range Has much smaller zoom range
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 DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
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
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
Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 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 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II.

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