Tamron
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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 4.3x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Much narrower aperture f/22 vs f/5.6
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 At its narrowest, the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f goes 3.9 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Tamron PZD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 18 mm vs 70 mm
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 3.9x better wide angle
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 Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Shorter 96 mm vs 127 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 450 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
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 Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Slightly better telephoto 300 mm vs 270 mm
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 More than 10% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $309.00 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $340 cheaper (2.1x less)
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:Sigma OS
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:270 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:300 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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:450 g
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:0.6 kg
Length Short Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:96 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:127 mm
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:18 mm
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f:$649.00
70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f:$309.00

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS 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
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
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
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
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 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 Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f 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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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
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
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
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Weight 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
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 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$400
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

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